Poor runway surfaces directly increase aircraft maintenance costs through accelerated component wear, increased inspection requirements, and higher failure rates. Soil Solutions’ EBS-treated runways dramatically reduce these maintenance burdens. For a detailed cost analysis request the EURO OPS Report on the Case for Sealed Runways which provide an in-depth analysis of the damage aircraft endure from un-sealed gravel runways.
How Poor Surfaces Increase Aircraft Maintenance Costs:
Rough, uneven surfaces cause excessive landing gear stress and premature component failures, propeller and engine damage from FOD impacts, and dust inhalation, tire wear from abrasive or irregular surfaces, structural fatigue from vibration and impact loads, and increased inspection frequency after operations on substandard runways.
How EBS Surfaces Reduce Maintenance:
Smooth, Even Surface: EBS creates a hard smooth surface that reduce landing gear stress, minimize vibration and impact loads, extend tire life significantly, and reduce structural fatigue on airframes.
Zero FOD Generation: An EBS surface allows (FOD) Foreign Object Debris to be easily seen which prevents possible damage.
Consistent Surface Performance: EBS maintains its smooth and durable surface for years, unlike gravel or unstabilized surfaces that deteriorate rapidly, develop ruts and potholes, and create increasing maintenance demands over time.
Maintenance Cost Reductions Reported:
Operators using EBS-treated runways report extended tire life, reduced landing gear maintenance intervals, fewer propeller reconditioning requirements, lower overall maintenance costs, and improved aircraft availability due to reduced downtime.
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