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Automated Engine Inspection Using SESTO Magnus AMR

The inspection of in-bound aircraft engines often involves hard-to-access areas that require high precision and safety. SESTO’s Magnus AMR, equipped with a versatile mobile arm and AI-assisted vision system, automates the engine inspection process by capturing hundreds of detailed images while navigating safely around complex engine structures. This enables maintenance teams to conduct inspections faster, with higher accuracy and less manual fatigue.

Challenges
  • Difficult-to-reach areas: Inaccessible engine sections make manual inspection labor-intensive and error-prone.
  • Technician fatigue: Repetitive inspection tasks lead to reduced accuracy and efficiency over long hours.
  • Safety constraints: Technicians face potential hazards when reaching confined or high-risk zones within engines.
  • Manual inefficiencies: Traditional inspection relies heavily on visual checks and manual photography, slowing down turnaround times.
Solutions
  • Automated mobility: Magnus AMR equipped with an articulated mobile arm navigates seamlessly around aircraft engines.
  • AI-assisted inspection: Captures and analyzes up to 150 high-resolution images per engine cycle for detailed defect detection.
  • Enhanced visibility: Accesses tight, complex sections of the engine without requiring human entry.
  • Data-driven insights: AI technology supports engineers in identifying wear, damage, and discrepancies in components.
  • Seamless integration: Inspection data is transferred digitally to maintenance systems for review and record keeping.
Outcome
  • 360 man-hours saved annually: Significant reduction in manual labor through automation.
  • Enhanced inspection efficiency: Shorter inspection cycles and improved accuracy in defect identification.
  • Reduced human error: Automated imaging minimizes inconsistencies across inspection teams.
  • Improved safety: Eliminated the need for technicians to access confined or hazardous areas.
  • Reliable reporting: High-resolution image capture and data traceability improve maintenance documentation.