A Comprehensive Survey of Predictive Maintenance Techniques for Aircraft Engines Utilizing the C-MAPSS Dataset

Abstract

The application of deep learning and sophisticated machine learning techniques is driving the rapid advancement of aircraft engine prognostics and predictive maintenance. Remain ing Useful Life (RUL) of aviation engines has been the subject of numerous studies aimed at improving prediction accuracy and efficacy to improve aviation safety and maintenance plans. Innovative approaches and technologies are demonstrated by these projects, which use a variety of methodologies and datasets, including C-MAPSS and N-CMAPSS. Combining feature engi neering, ensemble learning, and deep learning models such as Restricted Boltzmann Machines (RBMs), Long Short-Term Mem ory (LSTM) networks, Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs), and Deep Bidirectional Recurrent Neural Networks (DBRNNs) is one prominent method. Features are chosen and models are optimized using a variety of methods, including Genetic Algorithms, Recursive Feature Elimination, Lasso, and Feature Importances. In prognostic modeling, the research emphasize the need of interpretability, model adaptability, and measuring uncertainty. Additionally, in order to pinpoint important features and improve model transparency, the study investigates the use of explainable AI techniques such aggregated feature importances with cross-validation (AFICv) and Shapley additive explanation (SHAP). In order to capture prediction uncertainties, the inte gration of Gaussian Processes (GPs) and Bayesian Deep Neural Networks (DNNs) is also investigated. This provides insights into uncertainty-aware prognosis and predictive analytics for industrial assets. The development and publication of datasets such as the N-CMAPSS dataset also makes it possible to conduct more comprehensive and realistic assessments of prognostic models under real-world flight conditions, providing useful tools for benchmarking and improving machine learning algorithms in predictive maintenance. All things considered, these research projects highlight current developments and the possibility of combining cutting edge technology to improve system reliability, improve predictive maintenance techniques, and guarantee safer airline operations. Key Words: Aircraft engine, Prognostics, Predictive main tenance, Machine learning, Deep learning, Remaining Useful Life (RUL), Aviation safety, Feature engineering, Ensemble learning, Uncertainty quantification, Explainable AI, Bayesian Deep Neural Networks (DNNs), Gaussian Processes (GPs), N CMAPSS dataset, Real flight conditions, Industrial assets, System reliability, Benchmarking