Recent disasters caused by mechanical failures in helicopter drive systems have highlighted the need for much more stringent monitoring of aircraft condition. This article describes how an Expert System has been developed to provide early warning of possible failure in helicopter rotor blades and could be expanded to provide monitoring of total helicopter airworthiness. The article identifies some of the features required of Expert Systems in the engineering environment.
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