Airport Generator Services

Why Do I Need Maintenance on My Generator for An Airport?

Airports are transportation hubs for travelers around the world. Ticketing, security, luggage logistics, transportation data, and so many other important components make up airport systems and processes. But what happens when a utility outage occurs? Airlines nor passengers can afford to have planes grounded or takeoffs delayed. 

With a powerful generator for your airport, you have access to a support system of backup power. However, that unit is only effective if it is in proper working order. Generator maintenance can prevent the unexpected, keeping your operations moving and your passengers and crews safe. 

Let’s look at a few reasons why not maintaining a generator for your airport can be detrimental, along with guidance for ongoing maintenance that will help you avoid roadblocks.  

The Risks of Not Servicing Airport Generators

With global transportation needs, airports are often found in a wide variety of climates. Environmental concerns such as rain, wind, snow, sleet, and hail, along with dry conditions and excessive temperature changes, can wreak havoc on airport power. A preventive maintenance plan can be used to keep generators for airports ready for service. Without proper inspection and repair, units can be compromised. Many issues we commonly come across with non-maintained generators, include: 

• Engine oil and filter media breakdown
• Wet stacking in diesel engines
• Leaking
• Wearing of the block heater
• Sputtering and stalls
• Fuel tank leaking

Airports rely on efficiency, but safety and security are absolute priorities. When a generator fails, it can cause harm, specifically from its fuel (diesel, natural gas) and/or power sources (electricity). Serious injury has occurred with individuals experiencing carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning, electric shocks, fire, and burns. 

LionHeart Critical Power Specialists make it our mission to keep your airports safe, secure, and operating effectively. We have certified technicians who will work with you to create a generator maintenance plan that fits your unique specifications. Receive a consultation, today!

How Often Does My Generator for Airport Need to Be Serviced?

Many airport generators run less than 50 hours per year, but a low run time can cause more harm than good. We recommend that every generator receives an inspection and has a custom maintenance schedule created to fit their specifications. Determining what that schedule will entail depends on the characteristics of your unit, such as: 

• Age
• Condition
• Specific issue
• Environment
• Application

What Type of Maintenance Needs to Be Done for Airport Generators?

The average airport annually uses around 19.7 kWh of electricity and roughly 34.7 thousand Btu of natural gas per square foot. From machinery to lighting, an airport needs its power to operate and must have a strong backup generator for support. 

Depending on the size of your generator, its components, and the last time it was serviced, PM2 maintenance may be the best option. 

This is an annual inspection that fits most generators that run under the 50-hour-per-year average. LionHeart technicians will complete an inspection, change the oil, oil and fuel filters, and will add any samples necessary, including oil, diesel, and/or coolant. 

Your PM2 service time is also used to complete maintenance items like: 

• Battery testing
• Lubrication service
• Cooling system
• Generator cleaning
• Engine exercising

We recommend that your PM2 maintenance include a semi-annual inspection to take care of any potential challenges that we may come across during the year. We will go over these items onsite, and will provide recommendations for repair.  

Another type of airport generator maintenance available to our clients is load bank testing. This ensures your generator is operating efficiently and follows code or legal requirements. 

Choose LionHeart as your partner for maintenance scheduling. We will help you find the perfect plan for your needs and budget. 

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Talk with LionHeart and receive a maintenance plan that is unique to your needs and budget. To get started, or for more information about our generator maintenance services, contact us.