Maintaining of Aircraft Interiors
Maintenance of aircraft interiors is very important and should be done from time to time. However, there are rules and guidelines that should be followed to ensure that proper procedures are followed. It also ensures that all the materials used in the maintenance, rebuilding or on any other alterations made on the aircraft are done in the right way. The guidelines also stipulate that only qualified and certified personnel should be allowed to handle any maintenance procedures.
The aircraft interiors have the following:
• Comfortable seats as well as headrests, armrests and Seatbelts that matches the interior color.
• Hand holds
• Wind lace
• Headliner
• New placards
• A baggage area
• Side panels
• Carpet
• Stainless hardware, among others.
Painting as well as repairing of all plastic parts should be done from time to time. Other options that can be preferred on the aircraft interiors are insulating kits, molded foam, temper foam, powder coating, embroidery as well as wood grain trim.
The passengers ought to be comfortable upon boarding the aircrafts, and this can be ensured by maintaining good conditions of the aircraft interiors. It is important that all the components found in the interior are of the right size and fit. Multi-density foams should be used on the seats as well as on the arm rests to ensure that comfort needs of all customers are catered for. Insulation as well as soundproof systems should be put in place to ensure that any external noises directed to the aircraft interiors are reduced to zero levels. It is also necessary for all fabric material used on the interior to be cleaned or replaced if need be.
There are other amenities that should be integrated on the aircraft interiors to ensure that the customers are entertained as they travel. They include:
• CD, DVD or MP3 players
• Access of the internet
• In-flight TV
• LCD screens (low Profile)
• Map displays
• Wireless headphones
• Cockpit camera
• A music system
• Consoles for video games
Maintenance of the aircraft may be in two ways, partial or full. With partial maintenance, the main focus is to clean and do some minor repairs on the things that you wish to keep on the aircraft interiors, whereby they will look as good as new after the maintenance is done. Partial maintenance is usually done for all items from the windows downwards with the exemption of the headliner. If partial maintenance is done right, it will look just like full maintenance was done.
With full maintenance, all the things that are faulty are replaced with new ones. As soon as some items start to show signs of deterioration, it is time to act immediately before everything falls apart. New trends as well as items that are suited with modern technology may also be used to replace the old ones. Bottom line is whether the interior maintenance is partial or full, it should be done with the aim of upgrading the aircraft, maintaining its value as well as enhancing its marketability.