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Practical notes on turbine platforms, obsolescence, sourcing strategy and inventory planning — plus case studies from the team that handles these parts every day.

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Gas turbine hot gas path components prepared for a planned Frame 6 outageCase Study
Outage support

Case study: pre-staging hot gas path parts for a Frame 6 outage

How a planned inspection scope was translated into a staged spares list, with part numbers and documentation verified before the outage window opened.

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Industrial compressor and turbine package used for an obsolescence case studyCase Study
Obsolescence

Case study: cross-referencing an obsolete compressor control part

A legacy part number with no current OEM listing was matched using drawings, nameplate data and dimensional checks before supply.

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Gas turbine engine and component portfolio for spare parts sourcingBlog
Procurement guide

Gas turbine spare parts procurement: a practical checklist

A step-by-step process for identifying a requirement, checking documentation, comparing offers and planning delivery.

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Industrial gas turbine used to illustrate maintenance outage spares planningBlog
Maintenance planning

Gas turbine outage spares planning: build a reliable list

Turn inspection scope, failure history and lead-time risk into a practical outage inventory plan.

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Gas turbine system representing hot gas path components and inspection planningBlog
Component guide

Gas turbine hot gas path parts: functions, wear and sourcing

Understand the roles of combustion liners, transition pieces, nozzles, blades and shrouds without guessing interchangeability.

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Turbine engine image accompanying a guide to checking spare part numbersBlog
Part identification

How to verify a gas turbine spare part number before ordering

Use nameplates, drawings, revisions, configuration records and supplier evidence to reduce mismatch risk.

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AGO Aviation team image accompanying industrial spare parts supplier evaluation guidanceBlog
Supplier evaluation

How to evaluate an industrial spare parts supplier

Compare traceability, inspection scope, commercial terms, export documentation and delivery commitments.

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GE gas turbine frame representing the Frame 5, 6, 7 and 9 platform guideBlog
GE platform guide

GE Frame 5, 6, 7 and 9: what differs across the fleet

Firing temperature, bucket metallurgy, cooling architecture and the spares that matter most for each frame.

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