Many times engineers and mechanics will use various non-appropriate tools like screwdrivers and pliers to open turbine oil cans. This can eventually be detrimental to the aircraft engine. Debris and shavings from the can material and tools will fall off and mix with the oil.
To show how much metal is introduced to the inside of a turbine oil can, I have made a simple test.
Punching 16 holes with a flat screwdriver in a cut open oil can and collecting the debris on a white sheet of paper. 16 holes equals 8 oil can openings with one hole to pour and one for air.
It is shocking to see the amount of debris that is generated by this kind of opening.
This amount of debris found in an engine of gearbox oil filter will definitely raise eyebrows.
It is also shocking to see the inside of each hole punched. The metal is torn apart. The edges are very jagged and full of loose debris. Many cracks are found in the deformed can material around the holes. These cracks can lead to even bigger debris breaking off.
Unfortunately all this goes on unnoticed. The contamination is hidden away inside the oil can. Pouring the oil, you unknowingly contaminate the engine oil system.
TheCanKey is the only FOD free oil can opener on the marked. It is tested and certified by Saybolt Laboratories not to leave any debris whatsoever in the oil can during the opening process.
Use TheCanKey turbine oil can opener to ensure not to introduce FOD to your oil system when servicing or filling oil. It is an easy, proper and effective way to prevent FOD. Using TheCanKey FOD free oil servicing tools will ultimately save costs and improve overall safety and performance of the engine.
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