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AMS Solves UH-60 DMSMS Problem for U.S. Army

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Solon, OH — The U.S. Army Contracting Office at the Aberdeen Proving Grounds in Maryland awarded a UH-60 repair contract to Aerospace Maintenance Solutions, LLC (AMS).  The work will include repairing a component that integrates with the helicopter’s Automatic Flight Control System (AFCS). AMS has experience with both the specific component and the AFCS, which benefits the Army several ways.

 

Because AMS had previous experience repairing the component, their engineers had already written and proven out a complete set of test procedures.  Likewise, the test equipment needed by the Army was already developed and tested. So, both the test procedures and the test equipment have been put to use immediately for the U.S. Army, to speed the repair and return-to-service of their units.

 

With no support from the OEM to repair this legacy product from the 1970s, AMS became the sole source for servicing the units and extending their lifecycles. For the Army, replacing the loss of OEM to support legacy aircraft parts with repair services solves an important DMSMS issue. In this case, AMS delivered a plan to the Army that outlines solutions to the component’s DMSMS issues.

 

AMS solves other DMSMS problems through “Reverse Engineering” an existing product design, then manufacturing new units under both the new and existing part numbers. By solving these and other DMSMS issues, AMS helps overcome obsolescence issues and prevent the adverse impacts on the mission readiness of the U.S. DoD.

 

For more information, contact bwiebusch@aerospacellc.com .

U.S. Army UH-60

AMS Celebrates 20 Years of Excellence in Military Aviation Support

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Solon, Ohio – Aerospace Maintenance Solutions, LLC (AMS) proudly announces its 20th anniversary in August of 2025, marking two decades of providing proven solutions that sustain mission readiness for the U.S. military and allied forces worldwide.

Founded in 2005, AMS has grown from a small repair station into a trusted defense contractor with a reputation for reliability and dependability. Over the past 20 years, the company has expanded its capabilities to include hundreds of repair, overhaul, reverse engineering, and production capabilities for legacy military aircraft components—ensuring critical platforms remain safe and flight-ready.

“Reaching this milestone is a testament to the dedication of our team and the trust of our customers,” said John Dooley. President at AMS. “For two decades, AMS has stood committed to delivering high-quality solutions that help our military partners achieve their missions. We look forward to continuing this mission for the next 20 years and beyond.”

The Ohio-based FAA Part 145 repair depot is  ITAR compliant and certified to AS9100D, AS9110C, and ISO 9001:2015 standards. From avionics and electronics to braking systems and flight controls, AMS specializes in solving Diminishing Manufacturing Sources & Material shortages (DMSMS) challenges from sustaining aging aircraft fleets.

For More Information, Contact: Bruce Wiebusch: bwiebusch@aerospacellc.com

AMS Produces New Batteries for F-16’s Expanded Fire Control Computer

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Solon, OH – Aerospace Maintenance Solutions, LLC (AMS) announces the company is the sole source of new Battery Modules for the F-16’s Expanded Fire Control Computer (XFCC).

In 2019 AMS became the OEM for the XFCC, PN 7560500-041 and NSN 1270-01-222-3829. The company is now the exclusive producer of all XFCC replacement parts, which includes the Battery Module, P/N 7567380-011 and NSN 6135-01-223-3869.

In addition to the Battery Module, AMS can provide the XFCC Capacitor Module, PN 7559211-001 and NSN 5998-01-070-5652.

XFCC products are produced in a work environment that includes multiple Quality certifications:

– AS9100D: Advanced design and manufacturing standards for aerospace components

– AS9110C: Specialized certification for maintenance, repair, and overhaul of aerospace components

-FAA Certification, U.S. Department of Transportation: AMS is certified under AC 00-56B and holds Air Agency Certificate #OKQR412Y for FAA-regulated activities

Collectively, these certifications support AMS production and repair processes. Our work meets international aerospace standards and abides by fit, form, and functional requirements.

For more information, visit https://aerospacellc.com/production

Expanded Fire Control Computer

Next generation of engineers at AMS

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Solon, OH — Samuel Kim, Issac Kim, and David Choi are members of the Robotics of the Future team from Solon, Ohio. AMS supports the next generation of engineers by inviting them to the facility and devoting time to them. Recently, Team 25757 earned second place in a local competition and 16th place at a state-level competition. AMS’s Jackson Wazny is furthest on the left.

 

U.S. Navy Green Lights AMS Prototype Testing

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Solon, Ohio — Engineers Rich Loy, John Nauman, and Rob Romano from the U.S. Navy recently monitored testing and performance of a prototype AMS is making for F-5s. NGC Engineers Kelley Skidmore, Harold Thom, Ray Cramm, and William Hochner were also on site during the testing. For more information, contact bwiebusch@aerospacellc.com .

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Five-Year Contract for U.S. Army Black Hawk Components Awarded to AMS

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Solon, OH – The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) announced in December of 2024 that it has awarded a contract for overhaul work on Army’s Black Hawk helicopters to Aerospace Maintenance Solutions, LLC (AMS).

AMS was awarded an $11,592,723 firm-fixed-price contract for overhaul and upgrade of the Control Indicator for UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters. Bids for the project were solicited via the Internet. To date, AMS is the only approved source for repair and overhaul of this specific helicopter component as well as other components.

Work will be conducted at the AMS facility in Solon, Ohio, which is certified compliant with ISO9001:2015, AS9100D and AS9110C Quality systems. Collectively, AMS quality management processes ensure that each unit we repair, overhaul, upgrade, or reverse engineer meets the highest standards of safety, reliability, and performance.

By making aircraft sustainment more affordable and reliable, AMS helps sustain the safety and freedom of many countries around the world that fly UH-60, C-130, F-5, F-16, and other military aircraft.

For more information about AMS, send an email to bwiebusch@aerospacellc.com or visit https://aerospacellc.com.

 

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Aerospace Maintenance Solutions Earns New AS9100D Certification, Expands Service Offerings to Military Aircraft End Users

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[Solon, OH] – Aerospace Maintenance Solutions (AMS) is proud to announce its recent achievement of the AS9100D certification. With this new certification, AMS can now offer a wider range of service options to military aircraft end users, particularly in the area of legacy aircraft components.

 

One of the key capabilities enabled by AMS’s AS9100D certification is its expertise in reverse engineering. By employing this process, AMS can address the challenges posed by Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS) and provide effective solutions to military aircraft operators.

 

AMS excels in supporting military aircraft components afflicted by DMSMS due to various reasons, including the discontinuation of critical parts by original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), unavailability of small parts and subassemblies for legacy components, and neglect of lesser-valued parts by large corporations after acquiring smaller companies. When faced with non-functioning units that cannot be repaired or sourced from the open market, AMS utilizes reverse engineering techniques to duplicate and manufacture these components.

 

Reverse engineering involves replicating an item’s fit, form, function, and dimensions based on proven flightworthy units. At AMS, this process is conducted in adherence to AS Quality practices, utilizing a comprehensive library of authenticated manuals, technical documents, and drawings, as well as following the guidelines set by the US Department of Defense for reverse engineering.

 

By offering reverse engineering capabilities, AMS significantly reduces procurement costs for spare and replacement parts, especially for components with limited or no existing manufacturers. This cost reduction aligns with the increased focus on competitive procurement within defense budgets for the U.S. Air Force, Army, Marines, Navy, and Homeland Security. To foster competition and minimize restrictions, the U.S. Congress and the Department of Defense have implemented the Defense Acquisition Regulation Supplement No. 6 (DAR-S6), known as the DOD Replenishment Parts Breakout Program.

 

With the AS9100D certification, AMS is well-equipped to ensure the mission readiness and ongoing maintenance support for a wide range of military aircraft.

 

For more information about Aerospace Maintenance Solutions and their services, please visit https://aerospacellc.com/production.

 

Press Contact: Bruce Wiebusch, bwiebusch@aerospacellc.com

AMS Celebrates 17-Year Anniversary

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Solon, OH – For seventeen years Aerospace Maintenance Solutions (AMS) has been providing maintenance, repair, and overhaul services for military aircraft. August 25th, 2005 is the day the company got it’s start in Chesterland, Ohio.

Today, AMS is located in a larger facility, which includes Electrical, Electronics, Instrument, and Mechanical shops, testing stations, and an inventory of spare parts. Our global customers include the U.S. military, foreign militaries who are friendly to the U.S., and operators of public safety aircraft.

For more information, visit https://aerospacemain.wpengine.com

USAF Approves AMS to Build F-16 Electronic Component Assembly

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Solon, OH –   The Air Force Sustainment Center (AFSC) at Hill Air Force Base in Utah has approved Aerospace Maintenance Solutions, LLC (AMS) as a pre-qualified manufacturing source for part number 16C0851-XXX, an F-16 Electronic Component Assembly (ECA).  

The ECA is part of the F-16’s flight control system. It computes and monitors parameters of the aircraft’s leading-edge flap. The source approval also covers corresponding national stock numbers for 16C0851-XXX, including 5998-01-044-9400, 5998-01-330-9073, 5998-01-148-0712, 5998-01-123-0046, 6610-01-122-2345, 6610-01-088-0504, and 5998-01-330-9073.

AMS supports many legacy components on F-16s, F-5s, C-130s, UH-60s, and other military aircraft. The company’s engineers and technicians develop repair, overhaul, and production capabilities for legacy aircraft components that have Diminishing Material Source (DMS) issues, hard-to-procure components, and other sustainment challenges.

AMS’s comprehensive engineering and support programs are developed by our Research and Development department within an AS9110C Quality environment. Schematics, parts breakdowns, and test procedures developed within this environment support on-going operation of legacy components, as well as the mission readiness of the U.S. Military customers, NATO forces, and other foreign military allies.

For more information, contact bruce@aerospacellc.com .

AMS joins Northrop Grumman team to reduce Diminishing Material Sources

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Solon, OH — Aerospace Maintenance Solutions, LLC (AMS) announces Northrop Grumman approval as a certified supplier to support a wide range of F-5 and F/A-18 legacy aircraft components. Included are a variety of electronic, mechanical, and hydraulic components including but not limited to instrumentation, gyroscopic, accelerometer, flight control, and other aircraft components not supported by the original manufacturers.  

 

AMS has a history of repairing Northrop Grumman components going back several years, including the Navy Adversary Program and several foreign end users. AMS operates within an AS-9110 Aerospace approved work scope to include design and development while meeting NGC AS-9102 Aerospace First Article Inspection requirements.

 

Stop by  booth 27 at the 2021 F-16 & Proven Aircraft TCG Worldwide Review, September 13-16 in Ogden, Utah, or visit https://aerospacemain.wpengine.com.