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

[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

U.S. Air Force approves AMS as repair source for Head-Up Display

Solon, OH – The U.S. Air Force Sustainment Center (AFMC) at Hill Air Force Base in Utah has approved Aerospace Maintenance Solutions, LLC (AMS) as a qualified source for F-16 HUD repairs. This qualification covers HUD part numbers 79-049-12 (NSN 1270-01-462-3958) and 79-049-13 (NSN 1270-01-199-7430).

 

These HUD units can be repaired and overhauled as complete LRUs, but the company also repairs individual components of the HUDs. For example, AMS repair and overhaul capabilities include the HUD’s Optical Module 229-009904 (NSN 1270-01-076-2551) and its Tube Unit Assembly, which includes part numbers 229-005785-06 and 229-005785-05 (NSN 1270-01-075-4767). The company has capabilities for the HUD’s Video Sensor, part number 1291B5, and Control Panel Assembly, part number 16F8469 too.

 

Aside from the HUD, AMS supports many other legacy components on F-16s and other military aircraft. The company has a long history of developing unique and rare MRO capabilities for multiple branches of the U.S. Government.  Their comprehensive engineering and support programs are developed within an AS9110 environment. Schematics, parts breakdowns, and test procedures developed within this environment support on-going operation of components, and the mission readiness of the U.S. Military customers as well as foreign military allies.

 

For more information, contact bruce@aerospacellc.com

U.S. Navy approves AMS as repair source for DC Power Converters

Solon, OH – The United States Navy’s Naval Surface Warfare Center has approved Aerospace Maintenance Solutions, LLC (AMS) as a repair source for power converters used in naval air search radar SPS-48E. Approval was granted by NAVSUP Weapons Support System through the Navy’s In-Service Engineering Activity (ISEA).

The part numbers for the ITT Gilfillan power converters are PN195963-1 (NSN: 5840-01-226-2380) and 195961-3 (NSN: 5840-01-226-2379).

ISEA completed its review of the AMS Source Approval Request package for the DC power converter in July of 2020, and subsequently granted approval for repairs by AMS.

AMS has repair capabilities for many radar components on multiple military aircraft platforms. Repair capabilities include Radar Receiver/Transmitters, Radar Control Sets, Radar Scan Converters, and Radar Indicators.

AMS supports many other legacy components on military aircraft. The company has a long history of developing unique and rare MRO capabilities for multiple branches of the U.S. Government.

Comprehensive engineering and support programs are developed within an AS9110 environment. They include schematics, parts breakdowns, and test procedures to support on-going operation of components, and the mission readiness of the U.S. Military customers as well as foreign military allies.

For more information, fill out the contact form at: https://aerospacemain.wpengine.com/contact .

Senator Dolan acknowledges AMS contributions to Ohio economy

Ohio Senator Matt Dolan has recognized Aerospace Maintenance Solutions (AMS) for its economic impact to the State of Ohio; the birthplace of Aviation. All of AMS revenue comes from outside the State of Ohio, much of it from outside the U.S. However, the Solon-based company is redistributing global currencies to support local Ohio economies.

In 2019, the company spent several million dollars renovating the new facility using all Ohio contractors. AMS spends millions of dollars yearly on salaries and benefits for their employees, all located in Ohio. AMS revenue also supports an important supply chain consisting of Ohio companies: software developers, component and material suppliers needed to support repairs of military aircraft components, calibration services for test equipment, soldering training services, and FAA and AS9110 training.

From a single location in Ohio, AMS provides critical repair and overhaul services needed for U.S. military aircraft (e.g., F-16, UH-60, C-130) to protect the U.S. homeland. AMS effectively lowers U.S. military costs with process innovations, which also enables mission readiness by minimizing maintenance delays. Ohio military bases supported by AMS include Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Youngstown Air Reserve Station, U.S. Coast Guard Great Lake Station, U.S. Army Reserve, Toledo Air National Guard, and Mansfield Air Nation Guard.

AMS services also support the U.S. Border Patrol and the Department of Homeland Security aircraft as well as aircraft used by police, fire-fighters, DEA, search-and-rescue, EMS, and other public safety operations across the U.S.

AMS supports Ohio Governor Advisor Joe Zeis in his mission to “Preserve and expand Ohio’s Aerospace and Defense Industry. . . and Maintain and grow the workforce.”

As part of the U.S. Department of Defense’s Industrial Base, AMS was identified as part of the U.S. Critical Infrastructure Sector by the Undersecretary of Defense and the Department of Homeland Security during the COVID-19 pandemic. Beginning on March 19, AMS employees in Ohio have maintained normal work schedules per the Undersecretary’s guidelines. Since then, AMS has not laid off, furloughed, or otherwise reduced its workforce. It is one of a very few aerospace companies in Ohio actively seeking to increase the number of overall employees during 2020 by hiring additional personnel.

For more information, contact bruce@aerospacellc.com, or read Senator Dolan’s letter on our LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/mwlite/company/aerospace-maintenance-solutions.

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AMS welcomes DCMA representative to new on-site office

Solon, Ohio – Starting in July of 2020, Aerospace Maintenance Solutions, LLC (AMS) will welcome a DCMA representative to an onsite office at AMS headquarters in Solon, Ohio.

 

DCMA is an agency of the U.S. federal government reporting to the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment. It is responsible for administering contracts for the Department of Defense and other authorized federal agencies.

 

DCMA oversight is a “higher level contract requirement” for contracts AMS has with the United States (U.S.) military and prime military aircraft OEMs (e.g., Lockheed Martin). AMS is an FAA Part 145 repair station with an AS9110 Quality system. The DCMA (Defense Contract Management Agency) supports the culture of Quality at AMS.

 

The new on-site office arrangement makes sense for both DCMA and AMS because the DCMA representative is regularly at the facility now to inspect AMS maintenance, repair, and overhaul work completed for the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, U.S. Army, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and military aircraft OEMs. The representative will also continue inspection duties with other companies in the Cleveland area.

 

DCMA oversight also benefits foreign military allies by upholding the highest standards of quality, workmanship, and reliability.

 

For more information, contact bruce@aerospacellc.com.

AMS repairs and overhauls gyros and accelerometers

Solon, OH — A new document published by Aerospace Maintenance Solutions, LLC (AMS) describes the company’s testing, troubleshooting, repair, and overhaul capabilities for many common gyros and accelerometers. Gyroscopes tested and repaired include displacement, lead computing, rate, and roll gyros. These gyro and accelerometer units are typically found on C-130, F-5, F-15, F-16, UH-1, UH-60, and other military aircraft platforms.

 

Trained technicians at AMS operate an in-house, two-axis Rate Table to simulate aircraft acceleration forces along lateral and normal axis and rate of turn in two axis positions. They test horizontal and vertical rates from 0 to 860 degrees per second, and +/- 10 Gs of acceleration. Technicians also validate accelerometer and gyroscopic operational specifications being tested are within acceptable tolerance ranges.

 

All tests, repairs, and overhaul procedures are conducted within the company’s approved AS9110 Quality system.

 

To search for gyro and accelerometer capabilities by part number, use the search function at https://aerospacemain.wpengine.com/products/.

 

To receive a free copy of the document with gyro and accelerometer capabilities identified by part number, contact BRUCE@AEROSPACELLC.COM.

AMS VIDS capabilities identified for UH-60 end users

Chesterland, OH — Aerospace Maintenance Solutions, LLC (AMS) repairs and overhauls components within the UH-60’s Vertical Instrument Display Systems (VIDS). But as some UH-60s are being transitioned to non-military applications, repair and test procedures require modifications to meet new customer requirements. In these cases, AMS works with customers to test, repair, and document the changes in accordance with new requirements and applications for UH-60s.

 A new document published by AMS describes the company’s testing, troubleshooting, repair, and overhaul of VIDS components on UH-60s.  AMS has in-house test equipment used for maintaining and sustaining VIDS components. AMS technicians are trained to operate test equipment associated with each VIDS component. All tests and repair procedures are conducted within the company’s approved AS9110 Quality system.

AMS offers a combination of solutions for each VIDS component serviced: The Central Display Unit (CDU), Pilot Display Unit (PDU), and the Signal Data Converter. Solutions for cost efficiency, regulatory compliance, technical troubleshooting, design, diminishing sources of replacement components, procurement, and maintenance are rendered on an “as needed” basis, depending upon the individual requirements and preferences of customers.  Repairs, testing procedures, and other relevant practices used for returning VIDS components to service are documented by AMS.

To search for VIDS capabilities by part number, use the search function at https://aerospacemain.wpengine.com/products/.

To receive a free copy of the VIDS document with capabilities identified by part number, contact bruce@aerospacellc.com.