Maintenance, Refurbishment & Avionics Guide
ALPHA ONE AVIATION: Gearing up for an Africanwide expansion.
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COMPANY PROFILES 208 AVIATION Established in 2007, 208 Aviation is a privately-
dealer and installation facility. Over the years, we have earned a reputation
owned South African company that strives to
for providing superior, quality workmanship. Doing
provide a broad range of aircraft maintenance
things right is how we do business. We consider
and inspection services. With more than 13 years
it our responsibility to go above and beyond
of operation, we have become a key player in
when it comes to aviation safety and customer
aviation operations on the African continent.
satisfaction.
208 Aviation has a full SACAA Part 145 AMO
With sound growth and a proven track record,
(Aircraft Maintenance Organisation) approval with
we welcome you to experience the advantage
Category A, B, C and E ratings. We also hold CAA
of a dedicated team that brings unprecedented
approvals for Mozambique, Botswana, Zambia
commitment to our customers. Take a few minutes
and Ethiopia.
to discover what our expertise can do for you at
Our speciality is Cessna 208 Caravan,
www.208aviation.co.za
Beechcraft King Air, Kodiak, TBM and Eclipse aircraft maintenance and technical support. We are a very proud approved Blackhawk
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Contact: ben@208aviation.co.za or call: +27 83Â 744 3412
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ENGINE DIVISION
Complete overhaul facility with test bench
MACHINE SHOP
Machining, repair, modification o/h of cylinders and crankcases
TESTING
NDT, MPI, Dye Pen and Zyglo
COMPONENT DIVISION
Servicing, overhaul, repair
SUPPLIERS OF AIRCRAFT APPROVED ENGINE LUBRICANTS • SHELL • Phillips • AVBLEND and Camguard
PLATING SHOP
Cadmium Plating
Aircraft Powerplant Co. (Pty) Ltd
Tel: +27 12 543 0775 / 0181 • Fax: +27 12 567 3630 • Hangar 5A, Wonderboom Airport tonyrodrigues@mweb.co.za • Cell: +27 82 558 9388 henkjoubert@mweb.co.za • Cell: +27 83 258 5272 October 2020 www.apcosa.co.za
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COMPANY PROFILES AVDEX AMP WILL ENSURE ACCURATE MAINTENANCE TRACKING AND RECORD KEEPING
cloud to facilitate storage and retrieval of vital maintenance related documentation at any future date to substantiate previous compliance. PRA Oversight AMP has a PRA login to allow the checking of
Prebuilt Schedules AVDEX AMP is an online aircraft maintenance tracking program with prebuilt schedules and reporting, dedicated to being CAMO compliant. AMP provides accurate tracking, which helps the operator and AMO with the planning and tracking of aircraft maintenance. This means less down time for the aircraft and more productivity for the AMO.
the aircraft status prior to flight. Web Based Being internet based, oversight on all aircraft is possible from any web browser. Advantages AMP offers a variety of helpful features: •
Generates full aircraft status reports
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Generates work packs
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Tracking of component movement
• SB’s, AD’s and Manual Revisions tracked by Avdex and notified to client when the
Usage recording AMP provides full aircraft usage recording allowing the AOC to record all the flights of an aircraft. This ensures accurate date and flight hour recording of maintenance captured.
AMP schedule is updated •
Tracking usage of an aircraft
AVDEX Maintenance Planning can be contacted on 011 954 1536, cell: 073 454 7809 and via email at info@avdex.co.za
Document Storage AMP allows the digital upload of maintenance workpacks and compliance documents to the
ER UR 712 NOW SERVICING CT M A F E SPORT PLANE BUILDERS CC AMO 1189 NU CENC A WE ARE MOVING TO NEW PREMISES! LI AM Hangar 73 Wonderboom Airport CA OVED PR AP
SLING AIRCRAFT!
SPORT PLANE BUILDERS SERVICE MAINTAIN AND DEVELOP VARIOUS AIRCRAFTS AND COMPONENTS. Manufacturing, maintenance & repairs to various aircraft type certified and NTC aircraft. We also have have a composite repair facilities for type and non type certified aircraft. Landline: +27 87 230 8468 | Cell : 083 361 31818 | Email: pmvdwalt@mweb.co.za | Website: www.Spor tPlanebuilders.co.za
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SPECIALIZING IN RAVIN 500, RV RANGE AND TECNAM’S.
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E-mail: andries@dynamicpropeller.co.za pero@dynamicpropeller.co.za Tel: +27 11 824 5057 Fax2mail: 086 548 2651 Pero: 079 492 0592 Andries: 082 445 4496
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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. 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-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.
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COMPANIES
ALPHA ONE AVIATION ALPHA ONE AVIATION IS GEARING UP FOR AN AFRICAN-WIDE EXPANSION.
African market builds on his company’s proven success in Niger and Burkina Faso. Yamoah has a solid experience base in the industry and is able to see both sides of an issue, thanks to his being both an experienced commercial pilot and an Operations Manager. AMO APPROVALS
A SOLID BASE FOR GROWTH Building on its successful provision of
Yamoah’s maintenance team is fully licensed on almost all the key aircraft types used by African
maintenance to Africa’s general aviation contract
operators. This includes the Beechcraft 1900 and
and charter fleets, Alpha One Aviation is almost
King Air Series, as well as the ubiquitous Cessna
doubling the size of its operation at Pretoria’s
C208 Caravan. In terms of pure jets, the team has maintenance approval for the Cessna Citation 500
Alpha One's impressive new hangars at Wonderboom.
Series, Challenger 600 Series, and the Dassault Falcon 50 & 900, which is popular for Medevac operations. Alpha One has a particularly strong reputation in turboprop engine maintenance. Licences include the entire Pratt & Whitney PT6A engine and JT15 Series, and the Garett TFE731 Series. Alpha One’s maintenance engineers have earned a well-deserved reputation for successful technical field support in extremely challenging conditions across Africa and the Middle East.
Wonderboom Airport by expanding into a huge new hangar next to its existing facility at Hangar 64 on the east side of Wonderboom National Airport. Alpha One CEO Emmanuel Yamoah explains that this new phase of expansion into the broader
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AIRCRAFT RECOVERIES A further key core competency is Alpha One’s proven success in the extremely challenging process of recovering aircraft that have been damaged in remote locations – particularly in the
The pride of Alpha One's charter fleet, the Challenger 600 business jet ZS-TCW.
Maintenance - particularly of the hard working Beech 1900 fleet - is a core competency.
Alpha One is approved for all key turboprop engine types. Here a Cessna C208 Caravan is undergoing engine work.
The Challenger 600 Interior.
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demanding supply operations
global network allows them
for every need, ranging from
for the United Nations which
access to a varied fleet of
their Beechcraft King Air 200
often have to use austere and
aircraft and also offers them
corporate turboprop to their
unimproved airstrips.
global reach. Their in-depth
Challenger 600 business jet.
Alpha One’s aircraft recovery
knowledge of global air freight
A further arm of the
capability is supported by a
needs ensures the delivery of
diversified business is aircraft
global network of suppliers to
clients’ cargo timeously. No load
leasing which provides a turnkey
efficiently and cost effectively
is too big or too small for them
solution with the option of full or
source and secure aircraft
to move.
shared crew as well as branding
spares worldwide and to deliver
Their core business,
the aircraft to suit the client.
these to the client timeously,
however, remains technical
Given the range of turnkey
even in the most remote
field support on turbine and jet
aircraft leasing options and
locations in Africa or the Middle
aircraft under the brand Fly High
support services that Fly Alpha
East.
Aviation Pty Ltd.
offers, for those with the vision or the need to do so, a start-up airline can be up and running without the related challenges associated with aircraft, crew or maintenance. COMPLIANCE The Fly Alpha aircraft
The Challenger-600 has the ability to service Nigeria non-stop and Europe with just one stop.
management team is acutely aware that owning and operating an aircraft can be a huge challenge as the
A BROAD RANGE OF SERVICES In 2018 Alpha One added
Fly Alpha Aviation is a
regulatory requirements are complex and time consuming.
charter operation which
Fly Alpha ensures your aircraft
a number services to their
recognises that a seamless
is compliant with Civil Aviation
offerings: Aircraft Charter,
passenger experience is
Regulations and maintained
under the brand Fly Alpha
essential and thus the business
to the highest standard. The
Aviation, and Drone Operations
prides itself on its ability to
Alpha One Aviation aircraft
under the brand Alpha
customise solutions which
management team will look after
Drones. A capability still under
provide all the comfort, security
the dog work, while the client
development is helicopter
and privacy discerning clients
enjoys the benefits of aircraft
operations under the name
have come to expect in aircraft
ownership.
Alpha Heli.
charter. The diverse Fly Alpha
Fly Alpha Cargo Movement’s
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For more information contact PJR Stroh, Sr, on
AVTECH AIRCRAFT SERVICES Avtech Aircraft Services based at Wonderboom National airport maintains Beechcraft, Piper, Cessna, Bellanca and Aerostar aircraft. With over
082 555 2808 or RGE Stroh, Jr, on 082 749 9256. Visit them at Hangar 6 Wonderboom Airport. Email: avtech1208@gmail.com
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. 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.
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 .
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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
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Our flight control cable assembly facility
AVIATION REBUILDERS Aviation Rebuilders is an SACAA approved
offers all standard MIL-SPEC cable and end
category B and X5 Aircraft Maintenance
fittings, ranging from 1/16” to 3/16”, with cables
Organisation, number AMO 188, based in the
assembled per sample or specification. Our
Showroom right that the entrance to Rand
welding facility offers weld repairs using TIG
Airport, Germiston. Established in 1997,
methods to aluminium alloys, carbon steel
Aviation Rebuilders is your competitive and
and corrosion and heat resistant steels. The
reliable option when it comes to of all your
Aviation Rebuilders sheet metal facility boasts an
sheet metal, welding and flight control cable
extensive range of tooling and equipment which
assembly requirements. No repair is too big
enables us to offer an excellent repair service to
or too small for our enthusiastic team who are
keep your aircraft flying.
always keen and up for a challenge. Our highly
Contact Aviation Rebuilders on:
experienced technicians provide excellent quality
Tel: +27 (0)11 827-2491
and turn-around times for your maintenance
Cell: +27 (0)82 872-4117
requirements.
Email: lyn@aviationrebuilders.com
SA CAA AMO 188
ASSEMBLY OF FLIGHT CONTROL CABLES • SHEET METAL REPAIRS • APPROVED AIRCRAFT WELDING
VISIT THE SHOWROOM @ RAND AIRPORT, GERMISTON
011 827 2491
082 872 4117
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AviSys Aviation Systems is an established Maintenance Organization AMO 1089 with SA-CAA, and other African CAA accreditation to perform component maintenance and overhaul capabilities under its Category B rating. Currently, AviSys is equipped to cater for our Clients needs as per the SA-CAA Approved Capability List and Operational Specifications on the following: • Aircraft Braking Systems repair and full overhaul capability with SA-CAA Component Release to Service (Authorised Release Certificate) on the following OEM Makes; ABSC, Honeywell / Bendix, Goodrich and Meggitt Aircraft Braking Systems. • Aircraft main and nose wheel assemblies for the above makes, to repair and overhaul. • Landing Gear Repair and Overhaul • Helicopter Servo Actuator Repair and Overhaul • Flexible Hose Build-up • Engine Fire Bottles HPT, Service, Fill and Re-charge AviSys Aviation Systems is committed to deliver Service Excellence and Quality Workmanship at market related prices, carried out with years of cumulative aviation experience in our field by means of dedicated hand-picked Staff Members.
AviSys looks forward to establish long and just relationships with our client base, in order to meet our high standards of customer satisfaction.
Email: dewald@avisys.co.za Phone: +27 (0) 83 442 5884 Fax: +27 (0) 86 618 6996 Web: www.avisys.co.za
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DART AERONAUTICAL Dart Aeronautical was established in 2006 and is situated at Rand Airport.
DART AIRCRAFT ELECTRICAL Building on the success of Dart Aeronautical and M&D Aircraft Electrical, Dart Aircraft Electrical
We are committed to providing excellent
has now established itself as a leading aircraft
service with the highest technical standard, not
electrical shop in the Gauteng Area situated at
only locally, but to surrounding airfields as well.
Rand Airport.
This division is headed up by Jaco Kelly and Pieter
Dart Aircraft Electrical (DAE) took over from
Viljoen. The team of 15 specialises in all aircraft
M&D and has acquired all M&Ds test and bench
types ranging from homebuilt to DC9 aircraft.
equipment, thereby maintaining M&Ds capabilities.
We are market leaders in instrument and
DAE has also retained the services of M&Ds
instrument panel refurbishments, which include
Matthew Joubert, and is therefore well equipped
the use of aircraft approved paint, router cutting
to cater to all aircraft electrical requirements.
and laser engraving.
Matthew has over 17 years’ experience and brings
Dart Aeronautical is an agent for all major
a high degree of professionalism to the aircraft
equipment suppliers such as Garmin, Mid
electrics trade. He specialises in fuel pumps,
Continent, Bendix-King, Sigma Tek, JP
magnetos, alternators and starters.
Instruments, Airtex, S-Tec etc. Our ability to
Sharing the premises with Dart Aeronautical,
purchase directly ensures our completeness
DAE is located on the ground floor of Aeronautical
and that our customers receive value for money
House at Rand Airport.
without any reduction in quality and safety. We carry a wide variety of serviceable units in
DAE will be able to sell, overhaul, service and repair the following:
store that can be used as loaners while working
• Starters
on a customer’s unit or that can be purchased or
• Alternators
exchanged.
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Fuel Pumps
Contact Pieter Viljoen on:
• Magnetos
Tel: +27 11-827-8204
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Cell: +27 83-652-4421
• Aircraft electrical wiring installation and
Email: pieterviljoen@mweb.co.za Website: www.dartaero.co.za
Strobe Boxes repairs
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Electronic components
Contact DAE on: Tel: +27 827 0371 Cell: +27 82 414 1641 Email: dartaircraftelectrical@gmail.com
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DART AERONAUTICAL Pieter Viljoen +27 83 652 4421 pieterviljoen@mweb.co.za Jaco Kelly +27 84 498 4916 jacokelly@mweb.co.za
GI 275
Attitude Indicator (AI/ADI) DART AERO
Pieter Viljoen +27 83 652 4421 Jaco Kelly +27 84 498 4916
GFC 600 GFC 600
New Garmin Autopilot Options
GFC 500
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COMPANY PROFILES DYNAMIC PROPELLERS Dynamic Propellers, AMO No. 1150, specialises in the overhaul, repair and maintenance of propellers for commercial and privately-owned
blades, as well as dynamic balancing of propellers in the field. We carry a large stock holding of fast moving
aircraft. Dynamic Propellers is an authorised
propellers, hubs, parts, de-icing parts, overhaul
service centre, approved to overhaul and
kits etc. in our inventory. This stockholding enables
maintain all Hartzell, McCauley, MT-propeller,
us to regularly realise very short turnaround times
Hoffmann, Dowty, Sensenich, Whirlwind and
for our overhaul and repair services.
Hamilton standard propellers, including metal and
Contact details:
composite blades.
Pero Visser
Our aircraft propeller repair services are
Tel: +27 79 492 0592
all performed in-house in our state-of-the-art
Email: pero@dynamicpropeller.co.za
aviation engineering workshop, and include Non-
Andries Visser
Destructive Examination, Cadmium Plating, cold
Tel: +27 82 445 4496
compression rolling, blade aerofoil and blade
Email: andries@dynamicpropeller.co.za
Building on the success of Dart Aeronautical and M&D Aircraft Electrical, Dart Aircraft Electrical opened its doors in January 2015.
Dart Aircraft Electrical (DAE) took over from M&D and has acquired all M&Ds test and bench equipment, thereby maintaining M&Ds capabilities. DAE has also retained the services of M&Ds Matthew Joubert, and is therefore well-equipped to cater to all aircraft electrical requirements. Matthew has over 17 years’ experience and brings a high degree of professionalism to the aircraft electrics trade. He specialises in fuel pumps, magnetos, alternators and starters.
Sharing the premises with Dart Aeronautical, DAE is located on the ground floor of Aeronautical House at Rand Airport.
DAE is able to sell, overhaul, service and repair the following: •
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actuating pin shot peening on Hartzell propeller
Starters
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Alternators
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Fuel Pumps
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Magnetos
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Strobe Boxes
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Aircraft electrical wiring installation and repairs
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Electronic components
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No surprise pricing No compromise on quality No sweeping exclusions No wonder it’s so popular! StandardAero Lanseria, a Pratt & Whitney (P&W) PT6A designated overhaul facility (DOF) and the sole independent DOF with approval for the PT6A-140, is pleased to support operators across Africa with P&W’s flat rate overhaul (FRO) program for PT6A engines, which combines OEM-level quality with guaranteed “not to exceed” capped pricing. Meaning that you can plan your maintenance expenses with confidence, and without any compromises. The FRO program does not incur extra charges for typical corrosion, sulphidation or repairable foreign object damage (FOD), and PMA parts are accepted. As the industry’s leading independent aero-engine MRO provider, StandardAero is trusted by airline, governmental and business aviation operators worldwide for responsive, tailored support solutions. Contact us today to learn more.
BIGGER. BETTER. BOLDER. www.standardaero.com
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Pieter Viljoen +27 83 652 4421 pieterviljoen@mweb.co.za Jaco Kelly +27 84 498 4916 jacokelly@mweb.co.za
Master Tech Aircraft Maintenance cc
Aircraft Appraisals and Log Book Research Full aircraft rebuilds on all fabric and vintage aircraft Consultancy on all aircraft up to Beechcraft 1900 series Aircraft Maintenance Tracking & Planning Maintenance Advice All maintenance conducted solely by licensed engineer only We are a small AMO but with a huge scope on our licensing.
Landline: 011 614 2471 Mr. Gomes: 082 412 6669 Carla 083 602 5658
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Master Tech Aircraft Maintenance Hangar 8 Robertson Airport Robertson Western Cape Tel: 083 4130131 AMO 1029
Gemair AMO 1003
YOUR PEACE OF MIND IN AVIATION MAINTENANCE Gemair is an SACAA Approved Maintenance
Organisation,
AMO
1003 with 5 other African AMO Approvals and has a team of 9 full time engineers who together have a combined total of over 50 years aviation experience. Gemair are able to perform all aviation maintenance requirements on a variety of NonType certiďŹ ed aircraft, light singles and twins up to turbo propellers and light jets. instrumentation approvals.
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Gemair also holds electrical and
TEL: 011 701 2653 or 082 905 5760 Hangar 110, Gate 13, Turn right (old Pical hangar), located behind Spectrum Air Surveyors, Lanseria South Side, 1748
CAA No AMO 620
AND EXTERIORS
Tel: (011) 659-1962 Email: sales@lanseriarefurb.co.za Hangar 107 C and D Gate 13, Lanseria Airport
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in installations and systems integration on many
FLYONICS (PTY) LTD
different types of aircraft, complex in-the-field
Flyonics (Pty) Ltd is an avionics design, consulting, servicing, and installation company
system troubleshooting and servicing, as well as
capable of supporting a variety of aviation
Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) design. Flyonics (Pty) Ltd is fully capable of working
modification and certification projects as well as repairs and maintenance of a wide range of
with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs),
general, regional and business aviation aircraft.
Design Organisations and customers throughout
The depth and range of its resources enables
an entire installation process to ensure that the job
them to provide optimal solutions for operators,
is done technically correct and satisfies the intent
installers and maintainers as well as compliance
of the modification. Hangar 14 Rand Airport
with regulatory requirements.
Germiston
Flyonics (Pty) Ltd was founded by Micahel Karaolis out of a need for professional experience
E-Mail: michael@flyonics.co.za
CONTACT MICHAEL KARAOLIS | MOBILE: 082 686 2374 | EMAIL: MICHAEL@FLYONICS.CO.ZA | WEBSITE: WWW.FLYONICS.CO.ZA | SACAA AMO 1421, HANGAR 30, RAND AIRPORT, VIKING WAY, GERMISTON
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Detailed Panel Refurbishments Exceptional Battery Shop
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FLIGHT SAFETY THROUGH MAINTENANCE
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
COMPANY PROFILES
F. GOMES UPHOLSTERS F. Gomes Upholsters is a family based
F. Gomes Upholsters provides an expert re-
upholstery company. Established in 1979, the
upholstery and upholstery service that caters to
company specialises in aircraft, as well as motor
any upholstery need. No job is ever too small or
vehicle, boat and furniture upholstery.
too large.
F. Gomes Upholsters will refurbish your aircraft
F. Gomes Upholsters is based in
interior to look like new, giving it the class it
Johannesburg. For exceptional craftsmanship at
deserves. They use only the best quality materials,
the best prices, contact F. Gomes Upholsters on:
and their craftsmanship is outstanding. Mr Gomes,
Tel: (011) 614 2471
the founder of F. Gomes Upholsters, has been
Fax: (011) 614 9806
in the upholstery business for close on 40 years
Email: gomesuph@netactive.co.za
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A Boeing 737-800 BDSF showing the scale of the work required.
EXECUTIVE AVIATION SERVICES MAINTENANCE EXCELLENCE & EFFICIENCY
Boeing ramps up Freighter conversion
Hangar One welcomes you to a world of maintenance excellence and efficiency. We operate in a strict quality driven environment. We ensure quality work-
AS DISCUSSED IN GUY LEITCH’S COLUMN THIS MONTH – THERE IS ALREADY A CRISIS IN AIR CARGO CAPACITY DUE TO THE LACK OF PASSENGER FLIGHTS WITH THEIR BELLY CARGO CAPACITY.
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manship 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.
O meet this demand Boeing is opening additional passenger-to-freighter conversion lines at GAMECO in China for the 737-800 and at Singapore Technologies (ST) Engineering for the 767. Boeing said it already has 134 orders and
commitments for the 737-800 conversion. GAMECO carried out its first 737-800 BCF conversion in June. ST Engineering’s second line will open by the end of the year, doubling its conversion capability. The company now has seven 767BCF jobs scheduled through 2021.
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 Pre-Purchase Inspections Import and Export C of A Hangarage. Allow us to keep your aircraft in the sky, so you can excel beyond!
According to Boeing the conversion lines had been launched to meet strong demand in express traffic and e-commerce markets. “The freighter conversion programme is an excellent way to double the life of an airplane and provide operators with an economical way to replace less efficient freighters,” Boeing senior VP of commercial sales and marketing Ihssane Mounir said in a statement. “By working with our partners to add freighter conversion capacity, we look forward to meeting the strong demand in this market segment and helping our customers scale their operations,” Mounir said.
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CAA Approved facilities
YOUR BEST CHOICE FOR: * Complete exterior refurbishment * Customizing * Touch ups * Component respray * Interior refurbishment on request
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Even the PT-6 is vulnerable to post-maintenance problems.
Infant Mortality in the PT-6A Pratt and Whitney’s PT6A turboporp is hugely popular in Africa and thus has numerous approved maintenance organisations rated on the engine for hot end or full overhauls.
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OWEVER the greatest risk in using overhauled PT-6s is the period immediately after an overhaul. Every mechanical device has three distinct periods in its operating life. These three periods are characterised by significant changes in the
probability of malfunction/failure during the next hour of operation. The first period is often called “infant mortality” and is characterised by a very high failure rate during the earliest operating hours. The second period is called “normal operation” and is characterised by the lowest failure rate, which remains constant over a very long period. The third period is called “old age wear out”, and is characterised by a very gradual increase in failure rate. The infant mortality period is the easiest to identify and is contained within the first 150 hours of engine operation after engine assembly. The worst portion of the infant mortality period is the first fifty hours. It is for this reason that operators must be extra vigilant and conduct regular oil analyses and vibration and power tests on
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engines recently out of overhaul.
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