Maintenance, Refurbishment & Avionics Guide 2020

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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Aviation fleet has an aircraft

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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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COMPANY PROFILES

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.

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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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COMPANY PROFILES

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.

•

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.

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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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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

AMO 227

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

and as such brings many years of experience and

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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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Hangar 1 Rand Airport Germiston Tel: 011 824 2680 / 1 renier@hangarone.co.za

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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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