Avtrak Announces System Enhancements to Address Low Cycle Fatigue Requirements

Avtrak, the industry’s highest ranked maintenance tracking program provider, announced the addition of new system features exclusively for the helicopter industry to address low cycle fatigue concerns and the new OEM requirements associated with these issues. 

Avtrak developed the new features based on demand from their existing customers, many of whom use helicopters for off-shore, law enforcement and medical operations. As a result of the low cycle fatigue issues discovered in recent years, helicopter manufacturers reacted by implementing new tracking requirements that involve complex formulas to account for flight cycles occurring without an engine shut-down. While the move was necessary to avoid unplanned engine and rotor failures, the new requirements and formulas were complex and made maintenance tracking difficult for helicopter operators.

Avtrak’s GlobalNet^TM system now has the capability to calculate “alternate cycle tracking” data using customized flight log interfaces. The system incorporates formulas unique for each make and model of helicopter and are kept up-to-date through Avtrak’s propriety algorithms and master data sheets used within the system. Avtrak released the new system to several key customers earlier this year and is now offering the new system to the entire helicopter market.

“We strive to stay in touch with our customers and understand their needs,” said Joe Hertzler, CEO and Co-Founder of Avtrak. “This is a perfect example of how we listen to our customers and develop solutions for their specific needs.”

Speaking to the recent OEM changes, Mike Keeling, Avtrak’s Denver Area Manager said that aircraft maintenance and maintaining compliance in the helicopter business was very different than the fixed-wing market.

"These challenges are unique to the helicopter world and we are fortunate at Avtrak to have seasoned professionals who understand the needs of our helicopter customers,” Keeling said. “We strive to stay ahead of regulatory and OEM changes in this industry in an effort to provide our customers with the very best maintenance compliance services.”

Avtrak is the industry’s highest ranked maintenance tracking program provider offering aviation compliance services for virtually all makes and models of business aircraft including jets, turboprops and helicopters. Established in 1996, the company pioneered cloud-based maintenance tracking systems and continues to lead the industry through innovation, expertise and world-class customer service. Avtrak serves customers worldwide and provides the technology behind Gulfstream’s CMP.net™ systems. For more information, visit www.avtrak.com.