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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.

 

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

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.