Maintenance and Modifications
News and issues about aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), covering all segments of the aviation industry; and modifications for aircraft and engines. Subjects include product support of aircraft, engines and avionics, MRO company mergers, acquisitions, announcements and personnel, Airworthiness Directives, Supplemental Type Certificate approvals and other topics.
Maintenance and Modifications
Duncan Aviation Offers Enstrom Spindle Inspection
Spindles with 5,000 hours or more time-in-service need to be inspected within the next five hours time-in-service.
Avionics
Jet Aviation Gets EASA Nod for Tcas 7.1 Upgrade
Aircraft equipped with TCAS II version 7.0 software and operating in EU airspace have until December 1 to upgrade to version 7.1.
Maintenance and Modifications
UAE Issues Design Approval for 328 Design
The Sierra Nevada subsidiary is approved to provide modifications for UAE-registered aircraft.
Maintenance and Modifications
Rusada Awarded Fokker Services Multi-year Contract
Fokker Services Redelivery Services is replacing several of its legacy systems.
Avionics
Thomas Global Systems Offers LCD Cockpit Retrofit
The TFD-8601 is a plug-in replacement for the Rockwell Collins EFD-86 CRT.
Maintenance and Modifications
Gulfstream Names Duncan an Authorized Warranty Facility
The approval covers warranty support on the G100/150/200 at the company's three MRO locations.
Maintenance and Modifications
Aerospace Turbine Rotables Expanding in Wichita
The company is moving into a new 72,000-sq-ft facility.
Maintenance and Modifications
Key Air Reinstates Maintenance Department Capabilities
The company will maintain its management and charter aircraft as well as other aircraft based at Waterbury-Oxford.
Maintenance and Modifications
Dassault Falcon Service Performs First 7X Major Inspection
Inspection carried out at DFS Paris Le Bourget included renovating interior, repainting exterior and installing satcom/wifi system.
Maintenance and Modifications
Textron Aviation Adds Hawkers to ProAdvantage Mx Plan
Expanded coverage applies to the Hawker 750, 800, 850 and 900, as well as the Hawker 400XP.
Maintenance and Modifications
FL Technics Jets Signs Grafair Mx Deal
MRO will support Grafair’s Hawker 800XP.
Maintenance and Modifications
Precision Aviation Group Secures Part 145 Approvals
CASA and EASA sign off on the company's Australia operation.
Maintenance and Modifications
Kitchener Aero Adds EASA Garmin G500H STC for EC-120
The company also holds approvals from Transport Canada and the FAA.
Maintenance and Modifications
Baker Aviation To Distribute Omega Aircraft Parts
The Texas MRO current stocks Omega's wheels, brakes and engine components.
Maintenance and Modifications
StandardAero Bolsters Rolls-Royce Engine Rental Pool
The engine overhauler has purchased more M250 and RR300 engines to support helicopter operators.
Maintenance and Modifications
Boeing OKs King Aerospace for BBJ Paint
The Oklahoma MRO hopes customers will combine paint projects with completion and MRO services.
Avionics
KaiserAir Fans 1/A Solution for GIV Gets FAA Nod
Fans is currently required for North Atlantic operations between FL350 and FL390, though it eventually will be expanded to cover more altitudes.
Maintenance and Modifications
StandardAero Improves R-R M250 Warm Engine Starting
Overhauled HMU improves performance by lowering starting temperatures.
Maintenance and Modifications
Falcon 2015 M&O Seminar Series Announced
The seminar will be held in nine cities in April and May.
Maintenance and Modifications
You Can't Fly Without Us: ARSA Makes Case to Congress
Video and report emphasize the role of aviation maintenance.
Maintenance and Modifications
Lotus Aviation Group Expands Completions Facility
The new hangar is one step in the Fort Lauderdale-based company's expansion plans.
Maintenance and Modifications
AAT Receives AS9100 Certification
The approval covers sheet metal fabrication and machined parts for the aerospace industry.
Maintenance and Modifications
AgustaWestland Opens Aberdeen Spare Parts Supply Center
Facility provides support for Northern Europe’s offshore and SAR helicopter fleets.
Maintenance and Modifications
Constant Aviation Increases Mobile Team Coverage
Dedicated AOG teams are positioned in Cleveland, Las Vegas and Birmingham.
Maintenance and Modifications
Clay Lacy Aviation OK'd for GIV/GIV-SP Fans 1/A+
Upgrade options include using existing Honeywell MCS-6000/7000.
Maintenance and Modifications
Arinc Aerospace Acquired by Field Aerospace
With facilities in the U.S. and Canada, the deal will allow Field to better serve its customers worldwide.
Avionics
Gulf Coast Transforms Citation 501 Cockpit
The company's cockpit upgrade interfaces with the aircraft's legacy autopilot, radar and Tcas.
Maintenance and Modifications
Executive Aircraft Maintenance Joins Raisbeck Network
The Arizona company can install Raisbeck performance systems on the Beechcraft King Air series.
Maintenance and Modifications
Stratus Aircraft Services Opens MRO in San Bernardino
The company will provide maintenance, repair and alteration services.
Maintenance and Modifications
Duncan Brings Mobile Engine Service to Gulf Coast
The company hopes to meet a need for quick engine services.
