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Old 13th Jan 2013, 01:08
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Does the OEI(max. continuous) power means that im running my engine at %100 capability? (hence 30sOEI is about %110-%120, and 2minOEI is about %105-%110) (similarly AEO TO and AEO continuous are about %100 - %90 capability, respectively)
All powerplant ratings specified by the aircraft OEM (MRP, MCP, IRP, 30sec/2.5min OEI, etc.) are by definition 100% of engine capability. These are the ratings that the powerplant installation was certified to under regulations like FAR part 33. While the OEI horsepower ratings are typically around 10-15% higher than the AEO MCP rating, the engine speed associated with the OEI rating may be well below the max operating speed limit of the power turbine.

lastly, does the usage of any of the above power ratings (30sOEI, 2minOEI, max.cont.OEI) requires a maintainance on the engine? or are these values in these time intervals are completely safe?
Once again, operating the engines within the limits/conditions specified by the OEM should be safe by definition. That's why aircraft designs are put through a rigorous certification process. However, with most modern turboshaft engines, once they are operated even briefly at OEI conditions they immediately require certain inspection and maintenance procedures. The reason for this is that modern turboshaft engine designs are very high performance, and as a result many of their components have very small margins for excessive dynamic loads or temperatures. In order to produce the higher engine power output needed for OEI conditions, the only practical approach is to burn more fuel, which increases the TIT. The high TIT produced during OEI operation is extremely hard on the turbine nozzles and blades.

After OEI operation it may also be necessary to perform inspection and maintenance on some parts of the transmission, such as the overrun clutch or the bearings and bevel gears of the input stage.

Here is the relevant section of FAR part 33 if you'd like to read up on the subject.

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