Maintenance and Modifications
Vocollect Voice-guided MRO System Speeds APU Repairs
Honeywell’s APU MRO line is the first aerospace application for the company’s Vocollect voice inspection solution.
Honeywell mechanic Andrew Newingham demonstrate the Vocollect voice inspection solution.
Honeywell mechanic Andrew Newingham demonstrate the Vocollect voice inspection solution.

At Honeywell’s auxiliary power unit (APU) maintenance, repair and overhaul facility in Phoenix, Arizona, technicians wearing headphones seem to be talking to the small turbine engines in their care, and indeed that is exactly what they are doing. During a recent tour of the facility, the largest APU MRO facility anywhere, according to Honeywell, AIN observed Honeywell mechanic Andrew Newingham demonstrating the Vocollect voice inspection solution, which speeds up technical tasks and eliminates reams of paperwork. Honeywell (Booth W089) acquired Vocollect as part of its purchase of Intermec in September 2013.