Is the A320 fitted with some form of HUMS?
I recently got chatting to an ex RAF engineer who had worked on fitting and testing HUMS (Health and Safety Monitoring System) on several different Helicopters.
I'm aware that the A320 has the ability to run diagnostic checks on many of its electrical components but the systems he mentioned where mostly mechanical, i.e. strain gauges fitted to gearbox components to give an indication of wear, useful life left etc.
He seemed surprised when I told him that I didn't think that the A320 had such a system fitted to provide a diagnostic indication of mechanical wear and tear. Does the A320 have such a sytem that i'm unaware of?
Thanks in advance!