Predictive Engine Maintenance: Fix It Before It’s Broke

James Careless Oct 2, 2025

“If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” is a timeworn expression of maintenance common sense. However, this phrase was created before the concept of predictive engine maintenance was introduced. Now that predictive engine maintenance exists, aviation technicians can fix parts before they’re broke. What is Predictive Maintenance? Let’s start with a definition to set the context for this story. “Predictive maintenance is a modern strategy that uses real-time data, historical trends, machine learning and advanced analytics to predict when a…