Honeywell TFE731 engines equipped with Digital Electronic Engine
Controllers (DEECs) that feature Engine Condition Trend Monitoring
(ECTM)
Installation of an ECTM Data Downloader (pictured below)
Access to the internet
A universal Honeywell ID that provides access to the MyAerospace
website, Technical Publications, e-Engines and more
What the Service Provides
Wireless DEEC data download capability at home or away, and without a
laptop
GSM network connectivity for fast and secure global data transmissions
On-board and off board data backups
Real time monitoring and alerting of faults, events and exceedances post
data transmission
Automatic data forwarding to Jet-Care for trend analysis
Web based access to aircraft status dashboard, historical engine data,
analysis tools and our patented work plan tool for troubleshooting and
repairs
How Zing for TFE731 Engines Works
Understanding the Engine Data Downloader
Wireless transmission to the Zing service is accomplished by installing and
operating an ECTM Data Downloader avionics unit that interfaces with the all
the DEECs on the aircraft. It requires the aircraft and DEECS to be powered up
to perform its tasks. Pushing a button on the remote control panel activates
the unit that performs an equivalent data download as the ECTM Viewer or EEI
software that operators use today on their laptops. The ECTM Data Downloader
then
compresses the data file, encrypts the file for security, connects to the
GSM cellular network and sends the data over the internet to the Zing
monitoring system. The indicators on the remote control panel show the progress
through these steps and indicate success or failure of the transmission. Download the fact sheet here