Dallas-based Engine Assurance Program (EAP) is marking its 10th anniversary with more than 350 engines and APUs enrolled across 34 models from four manufacturer families. Founded as a lower-cost alternative to traditional hourly maintenance programmes for older turbine engines, EAP now supports powerplants including those fitted to the Embraer Phenom 300/300E and Gulfstream G450, while expanding its parts, rental and AOG response capabilities.
EAP was founded in 2016 and launched publicly at NBAA Orlando that November, initially covering Honeywell TFE731-2, -3 and -5 engines and Pratt & Whitney Canada JT15D-4 and -5 powerplants. Its current portfolio includes selected Honeywell, Pratt & Whitney Canada, General Electric and Rolls-Royce engines and APUs, including the CFE738, HTF7000, PW300, PW500, CF34, AE3007, BR710 and Tay 611-8 series.
Recent additions include the Pratt & Whitney Canada PW535E/E1, used on the Phenom 300 and 300E, and the Rolls-Royce Tay 611-8C, which powers the Gulfstream G450. The company has also increased APU support and introduced Rapid Team response for aircraft-on-ground events and scheduled maintenance, dispatching technicians with known required parts where possible.
EAP reports a multimillion-dollar parts inventory and a 99.98% dispatch-reliability rate. Managing director Sean Lynch said the programme has supplied TFE731 rental engines whenever required during its first decade, including major periodic inspections. Industry veterans Chuck Oberfield and Joe Vitulli have joined the organisation as director of APUs and Northeast sales director, respectively.