(Jointly organized with AMC)

Programme Highlights

The visit will provide an overview of the logistic flow of the aircraft engine repair and maintenance services in the Company’s two major departments, Engine Overhaul Department and Component Repair Department (in particular, the Centers of Excellence for the repair of honeycomb, bearing support, turbine blade and fan blade which are accredited by Rolls Royce).    

Registration & Enquiries

The number of participants is limited to 30. For registration, please submit the standard application form via the website. Only successful applicants will be notified. The successful applicant must equip with his/her safety helmet, safety shoes and reflective vest. No PPE is provided by the host organization. For enquiries, please contact Ir CS Lam at 91527659 or Fax at 24512827 or by e-mail at lamchising@hotmail.com. A CPD certificate will be provided.

Technical Visit to HAESL Workshop

Mr. Charles LAM

A Technical visit to Hong Kong Aero Engine Services Limited (HAESL) was jointly organized by the Environmental and Information Technology Divisions, and Associate Members Committee on 12 June 2010. Our members were well warmly received by the representatives of HAESL. HAESL was established in 1997, and has become a major repair centre for Rolls-Royce’s engine in Asia market. HAESL has obtained airworthiness approvals all round the world in the reputation of aerospace maintenance, and most Asia airlines have been a good relationship with them. Of the annual base of handling 300 engines, ‘Engine Overhaul’ and ‘Component Repair’ are the two business lines that handle their customer orders with the cycle time of 60 days. The Centre of Excellent (CoE) programme is the key element in her business successful strategy. For special conditions, the HAESL’s HOTS team, a dedicated group of highly skilled engineers, offer on-wing support solutions to reduce engine removal rate and aircraft down time. We have an opportunity to visit the engine testing site which is specially designed for the purpose, with vibration and noise control taken into account. The test is controlled by a remote control room to simulate various circumstances of an engine on-wing.  The engine repair manual outlines all the necessary examination for the verified engine and gives further understanding of the requirements of testing an aircraft. One of the CoE cells, Honeycomb Cell, is specialized in overhauling various turbine components which utilize honeycomb lining as an attrition sealing material. Honeycomb linings are replaced onto the component by the technology of brazing and EDM. Another CoE cell, Turbine Blade Cell, is specialized in overhauling the worn turbine blades, utilizing robotic welding and SMED (single minute exchange die) grinding to increase productivity. HAESL is expanding their newest repair shop to meet their upcoming demands, and to retain their vision for the aircraft business.

The visit ended with question-and-answer session. Finally, on behalf of the Environmental and Information Technology Divisions, Associate Members Committee and participants, we thank Miss Gemini Koo and representatives of the HAESL for giving our invaluable presentation and taking us to visit the repair workshops to broaden our members’ horizons and technical knowledge.

Group Photo

Photo: Miss Gemini Koo (Representative of the HAESL) was introducing