MAINTENANCE, REFURBISHMENT & AVIONICS GUIDE
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Aircraft Maintenance Refurbishment and Avionics Thanks to the weakness of the rand compared to the mighty US Dollar, it is not uncommon to find 50-plus yearold airframes being refurbished to genuinely better than new condition. This is thanks to engine improvements and in particular; updated avionics, since ‘glass cockpit’ instrumentation has become far more affordable and easier to install – even in type certified aircraft. THE REFURBISHMENT INDUSTRY has made it possible to own 65-year old aircraft that are as good as new. And you can also add a lot of sexy new avionics kit, such as terrain avoidance systems that a 1966 C182 would have lacked – because those systems had not yet been invented. These days a decent used Cessna 182 with perhaps a midlife engine can be bought for around R1 million – which is almost a tenth of the price of a new 182. Not only have you saved R9 million but your insurance is much cheaper. Of course, maintenance will be a bit – but not that much – higher. And this is where a good AMO comes in. SA Flyer owned a Cessna 182, ZS-FPI for around seven years and then a complex turbocharged retractable Piper Saratoga ZS-OFH for four years. What we
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learned is that the differences in maintenance between a good and poor AMO is very noticeable in terms of aircraft availability and reliability. This was evident when we switched from the Rand Airport based agents to Ferreira Aviation in Bloemfontein.
ENGINE UPGRADES The leader in engine upgrades to the ubiquitous turboprops that are so popular in Africa is Blackhawk. The company has specialised in upgrades to the engines of the King Air range in particular, but also handle Cessna Caravans and Piper Cheyennes. In a key new development – Blackhawk has acquired Columbia Avionics & Aircraft Services, an avionics company. This means that avionics upgrades to modern glass
South Africa is endowed with a repository of aviation skills - and companies like Starlite helicopters are continuing to develop new talent.
panels such as the popular Garmin G1000 NXi EFIS can now be handled by Blackhawk as part of their upgrade packages. The engine upgrade that put Blackhawk on the map is its Beechcraft King Air 200 engine replacement. Blackhawk offers no less than three engine upgrade packages for King Air 200s. The three upgrades are the XP42, XP52 and XP61 and they all generate important performance and savings benefits, yet each package has distinctive characteristics to benefit specific flight requirements and profiles. Some of the key benefits include: an increased rate of climb, higher single engine service ceiling and faster cruise speeds resulting in reduced time on airframe and engines and higher resale value (according to Vref). Blackhawk’s XP52 engine upgrade exchanges the B200’s original PT6A-41 or PT6A-42 engines for factory-new Pratt & Whitney PT6A52 engines. No major airframe modifications are required and some of the key benefits are for Africa’s hot and high operations: the extended maximum operating ITT to 820 C with a higher horsepower flat rating of more than 1346 shp which enables it to reach higher altitudes more quickly, fly higher and faster and thus reduces specific fuel consumption. It is calculated that
this typically saves around $38,000 per year in reduced operating costs. Bizjets, which tend to age quicker due to higher utilisation and faster obsolescence, due to jet engine designs becoming more fuel efficient, are excellent candidates for refurbishment. This is especially evident in the re-engining of older airframes such as the HS125-400 with modern high bypass fan jets. Even the basic jets with OEM fanjets such as Cessna’s Citation 501-SP are able to benefit enormously from engine upgrades. New engines such as the Williams FJ44-2As, which put out 2,300 pounds of thrust a side, provide a much needed performance improvement. At better than 400 knots TAS (50 knots faster than the original) and with a full fuel payload of 1,670 pounds, the Williams engine upgrade takes a well-loved aircraft and makes it faster, stronger and gives it a 1,400 nm IFR range.
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G1000 NXi suite and for those aircraft that have the performance – the installation of altimetry to meet RVSM requirements. Specialist avionics installers such as Century at Lanseria pioneered the installation of the industry standard Garmin G1000 into King Air 200s and these have now become a very popular upgrade across the industry. Typical installations include a dual air data attitude heading reference system, dual PFDs, a centre MFD with moving map, FMS, navcoms and WAAS GPS, radar display, and a pedestal-mounted FMS keyboard. Popular too are also numerous electronic engine instrument displays and a battery powered all-in-one standby PFD.
60-year old airframes such as this Beechcraft Bonanza make excellent refurbishment investments.
A typical avionics selection for the upgrade of older piston singles involves a Garmin G600 glass-panel with synthetic vision as a PFD for the pilot’s side. This gets its data from a WAAS capable, TAWS-B certified Garmin GNS 530W and GNS 430W GPS/navcom that fits in the centre radio stack. On the right side of the panel a JPI EDM 930 engine-monitoring screen that displays all engine parameters including fuel
Even extremely old and neglected aircraft may be worth refurbishing.
flow, rpm, manifold pressure and electrical output is an ideal partner for GAMI injectors for better temperature control and lean of peak operation for fuel injected engines.
With a bit of creative flair from a designer such as Darren Edward O'Neill you too can have a unique aircraft.
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Blackhawk has now acquired a specilalist avionics upgrade facility.
PAINT AND INTERIORS It’s not just about engines and avionics – refurbishment customers want their planes to look like new. All good paint shops start with a complete paint strip and prime, followed by three coats of base paint with additional coats for the colour. Decals are becoming an increasingly popular option. Specialist can do you custom paint schemes as was the case with the yellow extremities we had for better visibility on our C182 and the ‘heart attack’ ECG scheme on our Saratoga. This scheme was done by our artist Darren Edward O’Neil and we were so pleased with the result we added his signature. Darren will propose a sketch layout and then, with painstaking attention to detail and proportion, make sure it is applied as intended to the physical requirements of the actual aircraft. His pricing for a unique design is very reasonable. You can contact Darren on 084-285-4835.
A key point to remember when repainting aircraft is that it must be done by an approved maintenance organisation as the control surfaces have to be removed and then professionally rebalanced before installation. Interiors are another essential cosmetic item – most owners elect to use wool carpeting, and new padding and leather covering for seats. For aircraft use all material must have a fire certificate – so this is not a job for non-aircraft approved suppliers, even if they are much cheaper. Another popular aftermarket option are airbags – built into the seat-belt for the front two seats, as well as new LED lights and new plastic window reveals. South Africa is blessed to still have such a deep legacy of aircraft refurbishment skills and it is the anti-dote to increasingly unaffordable new aircraft prices. j July 2021
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208 AVIATION AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE Established in 2007, 208 Aviation cc is a South African privately-owned company that strives to provide a broad range of maintenance and inspection services. Now in our twelth year of operation, we have become a key player in aviation operations on the African continent. Our speciality is the Cessna 208 Caravan, Beechcraft King Air series, Quest Kodiak, Daher TBM and Eclipse 500 aircraft maintenance and technical support.
consider it our responsibility to go above and beyond when it comes to aviation safety and customer satisfaction. 208 Aviation is also an authorised Quest Kodiak and Daher TBM Service Center as well as a very proud Blackhawk® installation facility. Contact Ben Esterhuizen +27 83 744 3412 Email: ben@208aviation.co.za j
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AEROCOLOUR CC AIRCRAFT REFURBISHMENT Aerocolour cc. was founded in 2005 and has been based at Lanseria Airport, Hangar M5, South Africa since. We are a privately owned Aircraft Refurbishment facility in Southern Africa and have the confidence of a wide variety of Aviation Customers. Our hard-won reputation is built on excellent workmanship, after service and product support as well as personal customer relations, which have earned the confidence of manufacturers and customers alike. Our core business is made up of private and corporate general aviation aircraft owners as well as aviation service providers and
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sales companies to whom we provide aircraft refurbishment. We proudly provide the service that our clients have come to expect from Aerocolour cc. Aerocolour cc’s broad base of customers stretches throughout South Africa and Southern Africa, as well as UAE and certain Northern African countries. Aerocolour is a trusted service provider throughout the aviation industry for Respray of Complete Aircraft Exterior as well as panels / parts, touch up and repair of parts or specific areas on aircraft and various other refurbishment requirements. Please contact Alfred Maraun on 082 775 9720 for any queries and quotes. j
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Cell: 082 775 9720 Accounts: 072 599 1344 E-Mail: aerocolour@telkomsa.net VAT No.: 4720225764
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YOUR BEST CHOICE FOR: * Complete exterior refurbishment * Customizing * Touch ups * Component respray * Interior refurbishment on request
AEROSPACE ELECTROPLATING Aerospace Electroplating, SACAA AMO 506, has been operating at Rand Airport, Germiston since 1965 and has served the aircraft industry with distinction, producing high quality surface finished products.
Aerospace Electroplating offer a wide range of services for aircraft owners and general industry. Through the company’s partnership with Mistral Aviation Services, it is able to offer engineering and Non Destructive Testing services.
The company is owned by Mistral Aviation Services and run by Oliver Trollope and a highly professional and qualified team of electroplaters.
Aerospace Electroplating looks forward to the future with a range of innovative services to continue servicing the aircraft industry.
Aerospace Electroplating’s qualified team are available to advise clients on the perfect solution to all electroplating plating needs and solutions to perfectly re-finish aircraft components to the manufacturer’s specifications.
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Our processes are approved by SACAA, Denel, Airbus Europe, Rolls Royce, Pratt & Whitney and Allison.
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Overhaul / Shockload / Repair of Continental and Lycoming Aircraft engines
Hangar no 4, Wonderboom Airport, Pretoria PO Box 17699, Pretoria North, 0116 Tel: (012) 543 0948/51, Fax: (012) 543 9447, email: aeroeng@iafrica.com
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Overhaul Engine Components Overhaul and supply of Hartzell / McCauley and Fix pitch Propellers
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Atlas Aviation Lubricants Year-round protection for your Aircraft
Whether flying is your profession or your passion, engines always need the best protection they can get. Atlas Aviation Lubricants is the proud macro-distributor for AeroShell, stocking a range of world class lubricants and greases. Contact us today and enquire about our range of AeroShell Products.
www.atlasoil.africa | sales.aviation@atlasoil.co.za | +27 11 917 4220
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WE OFFER THE INDUSTRY INTEGRITY, RELIABILITY, EXPERIENCE AND A DEPTH OF KNOWLEDGE
Safair North Perimeter Road, OR Tambo International Airport, Bonaero Park, 1619 Tel: 081 755 2534 Fax: 011 395 1291
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AVTECH AIRCRAFT SERVICES AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE Avtech Aircraft Services based at Wonderboom National airport maintains Beechcraft, Piper, Cessna, Bellanca and Aerostar aircraft. With over 28 years of operation, the family-owned business has a vast experience in aircraft maintenance and meets the highest standards, still under the guidance of Riekert, Sr. Avtech Aircraft Services component shop specialises in the overhaul and repairs of continental fuel systems, carburettors and constant speed units, which include Woodward, McCauley, Hartzell & PCU5000. This division is run by Andre Botha, AKA Proppie, who also has many years’ experience in his field.
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The Avtech team have collectively over 170 years of experience, between just four people. Avtech is therefore a wise first stop for all your general aircraft maintenance requirements. For more information contact PJR Stroh, Sr, on 082 555 2808 or PJR Stroh, Jr, on 082 749 9256. Visit them at Hangar 6 Wonderboom Airport. Email: avtech1208@gmail.com
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CERAMIC PRO AVIATION The guys who make protective coatings for virtually everything on the planet have just upped their game. After two painstaking years, and with a global pandemic wedged in between, its finally official! Ceramic Pro’s signature coating material, simply called 9H is now the only Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) approved aviation coating available on the market. So, while there are many out in the marketplace that claim such an achievement, there is only one company that can legally offer this service to the discerning aviator. Ceramic Pro. But the question is… WHY?
“Ceramic Pro 9H has been tested to Boeing and Airbus standards and they have reported that when the fuselage of a plane is this slick, cleaning cycles are extended by up to 6 months. Wind tunnel tests have shown the super slick coating reduces drag by upwards of 3%.” “We decided to take this seriously and enlisted the help of Challenge Air, who have walked this road with us every step of the way. It is important to realize that a Ceramic Coating is considered a modification and cannot be undertaken by companies that are not using certified products. The fact that Ceramic Pro 9H passed all seven of the Airbus/Boeing tests speaks volumes for our product and we are very proud of this achievement.”
Why spend money on a full fuselage clean, polish and coating and what is the benefit really?
A coating consists of four layers of Ceramic Pro 9H which has various warranty periods attached to each package.
Well, as Chief Operations Officer of Ceramic Pro South Africa Lein Schutz points out “why wouldn’t you?”
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“Savings on fuel and cleaning costs should answer the question emphatically!”
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GENERAL MAINTENANCE & REFURBISHMENT ON LIGHT AIRCRAFT
COMPONENT WORKSHOP We specialize in CSU’s, carburettors and TCM Fuel System overhauls and repair of Continental and Bendix. Re-assembly and import of CofA inspections. Aircraft Sales.
NOW APPROVED FOR BENDIX (PRECISION) FUEL SYSTEM OVERHAULS &REPAIRS
Hangar 6, Wonderboom Airport. AMO1208 Tel: Riekert (SR) 082 555 2808 | Riekert (JR) 082 749 9256 | Andre (Proppie) 082 974 9713 avtech1208@gmail.com | proppie@avtechcomp.co.za July 2021
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BENVEROY – KHUBENKER ENERGY BENVEROY – A DIVISION OF KHUBENKER ENERGY (Pty) Ltd – BIOBOR AFRICA. Experience Counts Hammonds Fuel Additives, Inc. is an innovative, industry leading manufacturer of fuel biocides and additives serving some of the largest fuel users and industries worldwide. We as Benveroy have the privilege to represent and distribute Hammonds Biobor products here in Africa and Indian Ocean Islands. Our flagship product, Biobor®JF, continues to be one of the most trusted and widely used fuel biocides for preventing microbial growth and preserving fuel quality. With over 56 years of proven reliability in aviation, refineries, terminals, fleets and diesel end users. Our extensive pedigree of OEM approvals and effective use continues. Hammonds Biobor also offers a comprehensive line of aviation, gasoline and diesel fuel products to address all of your fuel quality needs and ensures that your equipment, aircrafts, vehicles, engines and facilities operate at peak efficiency, with the highest quality fuel.
Premium Products, Unmatched Pedigree Since 1965, we are proud to have earned a laundry list of recommendations and approvals from some of the largest turbine engines manufactures, airframe manufactures, diesel engine manufactures, and fuel users across the globe. Biobor®JF is mentioned specifically in numerous operation manuals for solving fuel contamination issues and is one of only two biocides approved for use in aviation jet fuel! The complete line of Biobor® products continue in this pedigree and provide the same level of trust and proven performance as expected from its long track record with Biobor®JF. So, when you are choosing a fuel additive, don’t take our word for it… trust the products proven at 36,000 feet and recommended by OEMs worldwide. Contact Benveroy for all BIOBOR family of fuel additives on: Tel: 011 726 7162 vernon@benveroy.com – 079 524 1461 ben@benveroy.com – 071 453 1517 www.benveroy.com / www.khubenker.co.za
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C.W. PRICE AND COMPANY AIRPORT SUPPORT EQUIPMENT C.W. Price and Company has been involved in aviation and meteorological instruments for over 71 years. They also import aircraft ground power units and aircraft towing and push-back equipment. Based in Midrand, C.W Price are the appointed agents for airport support equipment from aircraft ground power to man portable rugged Redbox power packs for aircraft starting. They are also agents for Eagle All Wheel Drive aircraft tow tugs for regional, corporate and military applications.
They are also importers of Precision Airmotive fuel injector parts and overhaul kits along with some starter generator spares. Weather stations stand alone for regional airports or their well established online VitalWeather system for remote or sms monitoring of small airports is a specialty of theirs. Contact Kelvin on: Tel: 011-805-4720 Email: cwp@cwprice.co.za Website: www.cwprice.co.za
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C W Price & Co Start Power Units
The Red Box range of jump start batteries and aircraft start units are the ideal solution for starting the majority of DC aircraft. They are designed to start aircraft from the very smallest up to the largest business jets.
Hybrid Start and Continuous Power 28V DC
This Red Box unit combines a petrol engine with a bank of batteries to offer the slickest combination unit in the world. The weight and size of this unit is unrivalled, making it the obvious choice of Business Jet owners and operators. It allows for starting and continuous power away from the normal hanger environment so that aircraft on the flightline can be serviced as an alternative to being moved via an aircraft tug into the hanger.
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make life easier for the smaller AMOs at the airport by holding D.M. Aviation Spares is situated fast moving stock. on the north side of Lanseria, Daniella goes out of her way Unit 2, next to Century to source parts that others Avionics, Gate 5. The company say are not available. D.M. stocks aircraft parts, aircraft Aviation imports parts as well consumables and general as sourcing hard to find aircraft consumables. components. They provide clients with the best prices and D.M. Aviation Spares was service possible. Furthermore, started in 2011 by Daniella they are agents for Aircraft Mawson who has been in Spruce and others. aviation since 1980 and in the aircraft parts industry since 1990. She therefore has extensive knowledge of parts and their sourcing.
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“We Keep you Flying” 4 Source & Supply Aircraft parts & consumables for Fixed Wing / Beechcraft / King Air / Dornier 328 / Citation / Embraers / Learjet & Home Build Aircraft. All parts come with Approved Release Certificates. 4 Locate “Hard to Find” Aircraft Parts & consumables 4 Handle Component Repairs & Exchanges 4 Distributor for Professional Tooling 4 Agent for Aircraft Spruce 4 Based next to Century Avionics, Lanseria International Airport Contact: Daniella Mawson Mobile no: 082 576 8853 E-mail: daniellamawson@telkomsa.net / dmaviationspares@gmail.com
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HANGAR ONE EXECUTIVE AVIATION SERVICES MAINTENANCE EXCELLENCE & EFFICIENCY
Hangar One welcomes you to a world of maintenance excellence and efficiency. We operate in a strict quality driven environment. We ensure quality workmanship and customer experience through a vigorous quality control system and auditing guidelines. Our world-class engineers are at your service 24 hours a day and have proven to go the extra mile. OUR SERVICES INCLUDE Aircraft maintenance Beech 1900, King Air 200 and 90 Full range of piston aircraft King Air series Landing Gear overhauls PT6A Hot Section Inspections Aircraft Recovery Aircraft re-weighs Pressurization checks PrePurchase Inspections Import and Export C of A Hangarage. Allow us to keep your aircraft in the sky, so you can excel beyond!
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DIEPKLOOF AMO AMO, AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE With 70 years of experience, Diepkloof Aircraft Maintenance (AMO SACAA 1398) are one of the leaders in aircraft maintenance as well as the preferred choice for many clients. Based at Cape Winelands Airport Durbanville, Diepkloof Aircraft Maintenance is a South African Civil Aviation Authority approved AMO. It is your one-stop AMO facility that offers a wide range of services that include general aviation aircraft maintenance, Non-Type Certified maintenance as well as specialized services. General Aircraft Maintenance: • All single engine Piper & Cessna & Beechcraft series • All Air Tractor, Thrush, Dromader, AG Cat, Piper Brave & Piper Pawnee • All Lycoming, Teledyne Continental engines
• All Pratt & Whitney -Turbine & Radial engines. Non-Type Certified (NTCA): • All NTCA Aircraft work - Homebuilt, Ultralights etc… Specialist Services: • Hartzell & Mc Cauley Propellers • Licenced for complete rebuilds • Specialised Sheetmetal work • Fabric covering and interiors • Aircraft weighing • Welding • Propeller balance Contact details: E-Mail: diepkloofamo@gmail.com Nick Kleinhans: +27 83 454 6366 Pieter v Aswegen: +27 82 784 7133
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DYNAMIC PROPELLERS PROPELLER SPECIALISTS
Dynamic Propellers’ repair services are performed both in-house in a state of the art aviation engineering workshop, or in the field.
Established in 2008, Dynamic Propellers specialises in the overhauling, repair and maintenance of propellers for commercial and privately owned aircraft.
Highly skilled engineers will travel domestically or to neighbouring countries and abroad to cater for customers’ propeller requirements.
With a staff compliment with a total of around 130 years propeller overhaul experience, Dynamic Propellers overhaul and maintain all
Dynamic Propellers is an SACAA Authorised Service Centre, AMO 1150, and is the sole McCauley Authorised Service Centre for the African continent.
Hartzell, McCauley, MT, Hoffmann, Sensenich and Hamilton propellers and is the only enterprise in South Africa that provides comprehensive
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repair and maintenance services on Dowty and Whirlwind propellers. All of which is done to the highest standards as stipulated by the various propeller manufacturers.
At Dynamic Propellers cc we overhaul and maintain all Hartzell, McCauley, MT-Propeller, Hoffmann, Dowty, Sensenich, Whirl Wind and Hamilton standard propellers to include metal and composite blades. We do all maintenance procedures related to aircraft propeller overhauls as called for by the various propeller manufacturers including cadmium plating.
Propeller and Whirl Wind. Dynamic Propellers cc is also appointed as the sole McCauley Authorised Service Centre for the African continent. We carry a large stock holding of fast moving propellers, hubs, parts, de-icing parts, overhaul kits etc. in our inventory to cater for Hartzell, McCauley, MT – Propeller, Hoffman, Dowty, Sensenich, Whirl Wind and Hamilton standard propellers. We do a huge amount of travelling to local, domestic and neighbouring countries as well as abroad to cater for customer’s propeller requirements.
Everything is performed in-house, including cold compression rolling on Hartzell propeller blades, as well as dynamic balancing of propellers in the field. Dynamic Propellers cc is an Authorised Service Centre for MT-
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F. GOMES UPHOLSTERS AIRCRAFT UPHOLSTERY F. Gomes Upholsters is a family based upholstery company. Established in 1979, the company specialises in aircraft, as well as motor vehicle, boat and furniture upholstery. F. Gomes Upholsters will refurbish your aircraft interior to look like new, giving it the class it deserves. They use only the best quality materials, and their craftsmanship is outstanding. Mr Gomes, the founder of F. Gomes Upholsters, has been in the upholstery business for close on 40 years and as such brings many years of experience and professionalism to the company. F. Gomes Upholsters provides an expert re-upholstery and upholstery service that caters
Landline: 011 614 2471 Mr. Gomes: 082 412 6669 Carla: 083 602 5658
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A Dynamic team to meet all your requirements. Refurbish your aircraft and / or helicopter. Best prices guaranteed
to any upholstery need. No job is ever too small or too large. F. Gomes Upholsters is based in Johannesburg. For exceptional craftsmanship at the best prices, contact F. Gomes Upholsters on: Tel: (011) 614 2471 Fax: (011) 614 9806 Email: gomesuph@netactive.co.za j
M AND N ACOUSTIC SERVICES M and N Acoustic Services (Pty) Ltd is a SANAS accredited laboratory and specialises in calibrations on acoustic, human vibration, vibration and DC/LF measuring equipment. The laboratory also operates according to the ISO/IEC 17025:2005 Specification for the competence of calibration laboratories. Our electrical calibration capabilities include:
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With a dedicated team, they will ensure excellent turn-around times and affordable prices, while never compromising on delivering an outstanding service. Your Calibration is our concern! For more information, contact: Amanda Naudé Tel: 012 689 2007 Email: admin@mnacoustics.co.za
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S Q U OTATI O N T ON REQUES Contact: Rashid Snyders Tel: 012 689 2007 I Cell: 076 920 3070 Email: admin@mnacoustics.co.za
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COMPANIES
STANDARDAERO StandardAero is one of the world’s largest independent providers of engine maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services, providing OEM-authorized support for leading aeroengines and APUs, including the AE 3007, APS 2300, CF343/-8, CFM56-7B, GTCP36, JT15D, PT6A, PW100, PW150A, RB211-535 and RE220. In 2021, StandardAero has further established its position as a leading MRO provider through the acquisition of Signature Aviation’s Engine Repair and Overhaul (ERO) business, which expands our offerings on the CF34, JT15D, PT6A, PW100, GTCP36 and RE220, while adding new capabilities on the Spey, Tay and PW901. StandardAero’s facility at Lanseria International Airport near Johannesburg is a fully authorized Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) Designated Overhaul Facility (DOF) for the PT6A engine family, and the world’s only independent service provider authorized to overhaul the PT6A-140 variant. In addition, the facility provides full support – up to and including overhaul – for 41 other variants of the engine. The Lanseria facility also offers service center and mobile repair team (MRT) support for the PW100 turboprop and JT15D turbofan. With more than three decades of experience in repairing and overhauling P&WC engines, StandardAero has developed a reputation for quality workmanship, industry leading turn-around times, exceptional customer service and competitive pricing. j
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Ultimax Avition (Pty) Ltd is located at Cape Town International Airport. We are an approved South African Civil Aviation Authority Aircraft Maintenance Organisation (AMO 1426). We offer repair services, specialising in Airbus Helicopter Products.
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Our team of certified mechanics and engineers, service and repair helicopters. • We offer repairs to engines, structural repairs and refurbishing of helicopters. • We lease all types of helicopters. • We also provide pilots, helicopter tours, helicopters sales and spares.
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Leonardo
South Africa
European helicopter maker Leonardo has strengthened the level of support and maintenance services offered to its customer base in South Africa with the acquisition of Precision Aviation Services (Pty) Ltd.
THE SITE HAS BEEN OPERATING as an Authorised Service Centre for Leonardo’s helicopters in the country over the last 25 years and is the first Leonardo Excellent Service Centre on the Continent. This state of the art service centre demonstrates Leonardo’s long-term commitment to the region and its customers, improving support to a fleet of more than 120 helicopters mainly operating in Sub-Saharan African civil market. This is in line with Leonardo’s Industrial Plan focus on stronger customer support services and proximity. The Wonderboom facility comprises 2275 m2
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of floor space, 450 m2 of workshop and store, and an equivalent amount of office space. The service centre includes maintenance hangars, a bonded warehouse, workshops and other services, and provides maintenance, product support and engineering services. The facility reinforces spares availability for a range of models including: the AW119 single engine, AW109 light twin series, the AW Family including the AW139, AW169 and AW189. Leonardo plans to extend these capabilities to all future products. With the team’s extensive experience acquired while operating as an Authorized Service Centre
for Leonardo Helicopters over the past 25 years, it was a natural progression to become the first Leonardo Excellent Service Centre on the African continent. The “Excellent” rating is assigned to selected Service Centres focused on maintaining third party fleets and having the largest scope of service capabilities, all the while guaranteeing the continued achievement of Leonardo’s customers’ stringent expectations, and considering specific market requirements. The first area of the service enhancement implemented by Leonardo compared to previous services will be spare parts availability, which will be greatly expanded.
Leonardo’s enhanced services will contribute to maximise the helicopter fleet mission effectiveness and safety of operations to the benefit of operators, and clients. With over 100 helicopter service and maintenance centres worldwide, Leonardo plans to establish at least one ‘Excellent’ centre in all strategic markets. During the Covid-19 pandemic, Leonardo delivered continued support through its global network and leveraged digital technologies for remote maintenance services. Leonardo South Africa: AMO 090 Hangar 109 Wonderboom Airport Phone +27 12 543 0371
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AVIONICS NEWS
B L A CK HAWK
I NT O AV I ONI C S BLACKHAWK AEROSPACE HAS expanded its portfolio of products and services to include avionics. A new business entity; Blackhawk Aerospace Technologies (BAT), has been formed to acquire all assets from Columbia Avionics & Aircraft Services. Columbia Avionics has been in business since 1995, working to develop new STCs using avionics packages for Citations and other business jets. Blackhawk plans to expand on Columbia’s success and add a new focus on creating STCs for the turboprop market, which their global network of certified dealers can provide to aircraft owners and operators. Additional capabilities include maintenance, airframe modifications, and avionics installations. “Blackhawk Aerospace Technologies is a great addition to our family of companies,” said Jim Allmon, Blackhawk Aerospace President & CEO. “The avionics STC development capabilities of the
company will not only provide our dealers with more offerings for their customers, but it will also help Blackhawk to certify engine-to-avionics integrations more quickly and efficiently. We couldn’t be more excited to welcome this new team to the family.” BAT President Mark Wilken brings 30 years of experience including the development of more than 50 STCs for installing the latest avionics on Beechcraft models including the King Air, Beechjet, Premier, and Hawker. “I am very excited to be part of the Blackhawk Aerospace family,” said Wilken, President of BAT. “Blackhawk Aerospace’s long-standing reputation in the King Air series aircraft along with the extensive Citation avionics, STC, and maintenance capabilities at our Columbia facility is a perfect match. Blackhawk Aerospace Technologies will bring King Air and Citation owners and operators the personalized customer attention, quality, and technical experience they have been looking for.”
Blackhawk conversions are now including avionic upgrades in their upgrade packages.
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