Seagull Air Maintenance recently received an AOG support request from our customer SAS Scandinavian Airlines following an unsuccessful ENG #1 start attempt on an Airbus A320neo equipped with LEAP-1A engines at Burgas airport.
Following instructions from SAS MCC, our engineering team prepared and coordinated the manual operation of the ENG #1 Starter Valve, ensuring the entire procedure was closely synchronized with the flight crew in the cockpit. Despite the attempt, the engine start remained unsuccessful and the aircraft was subsequently declared AOG.
Our engineers immediately proceeded with in-depth troubleshooting.
During the inspection, metal debris was discovered on the ENG #1 Air Starter chip detector. Further investigation revealed detached metallic components inside the Air Starter, confirming the source of the failure.
Following the findings and coordination with SAS MCC, an operational recovery plan was established, covering:
🔧 Replacement of the ENG #1 Air Starter
🔧 Replacement of the Starter Valve
📦 Logistics and delivery of the required components
👨🔧 Organization of the necessary engineering manpower
⚙️ Performance of the required dry motoring test and subsequent operational checks
The complete recovery process, including troubleshooting, parts logistics, manpower coordination, component replacement and testing, was accomplished in less than 24 hours.
Another example of how effective cooperation between MCC, flight crew, logistics and maintenance teams can turn an AOG situation into a safe and efficient return to service.
Seagull Air Maintenance | AOG Support | Line Maintenance
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