Rotor Analysis Diagnostic System (RADS / AVA)

Modified on Mon, 24 Mar at 5:57 AM

The Rotor Analysis Diagnostic System (RADS) also known as the Aviation Vibration Analyzer (AVA) offers a 'single-shot' rotor track and balance capability. 


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RADS-NG

GE Aerospace is pleased to announce a RADS Next Generation (NG) upgrade which builds upon 30-years of field proven reliability, accuracy, and repeatability of Rotor Track and Balance (RT&B) measurements. The RADS-NG will replace RADS-AT (Advanced Technology) as GE Aerospace’s portable vibration diagnostics solution for vehicles where permanent installation of a permanent fit system is not practical or where it is used to supplement existing systems.  


RADS-NG sales enquiries can be sent to RADS.Sales@ge.com or by clicking the following link RADS-NG Sales Enquiry


Help and Support

To access RADS configuration scripts and knowledge base articles located here Freshdesk link, you will need to login to your Freshdesk account. To request a new account please email RADS.Support@ge.com or click the following link RADS Freshdesk Account Request 


If you have any questions or require any further assistance, please contact us:


New Sales and Spares (US): +1-616-600-3825 | Email: RADS.Sales@ge.com
Repairs and Calibration (US): +1-727-532-6606 | Email: RADS.Repairs@ge.com
Technical Support and Training (UK): T: +44 7584 112603 | Email: RADS.Support@ge.com


Continued Support of RADS-AT  

RADS-NG will replace RADS-AT. RADS-AT contains obsolete parts and is therefore no longer available for purchase. However, GE Aerospace will continue to offer repair and support for this RADS-ATSupport for RADS-AT will end when GE Aerospace are no longer able to source parts for the system. We will endeavor to repair RADS-AT systems sent to us unless the repairs is deemed uneconomical or requires replacement of an obsolete part. At this time we do not have a forecast date for the end of RADS-AT support, and plan to continue support for the system as long as it is economically viable. 

 

If you have a RADS-AT system please contact RADS.Repairs@ge.com for repair enquiries, including calibration, and RADS.Support@ge.com  for general support. 


Configuration Files and Freshdesk Account Requests 

RADS-NG configuration files for Bell Helicopters are available from www.bellcustomer.com/RADS alongside existing RADS-AT Configurations. Configurations for other helicopter types are available via this portal (account required). Users with a GE Aerospace provided account will also be able to access the new RADS-NG User Manual, Application Notes along with the RADS-AT User Manual here.

 

To obtain a GE RADS Support portal account send a request to RADS.Support@ge.com along with the following details: 

  • Company Name 

  • Name & Title 

  • Email Address 

  • Address 

  • Phone 

Operated Fleet 


Or click the following link RADS Freshdesk Account Request .