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Reverse engineering is the process of duplicating an item that has been previously tested and proven flightworthy but is no longer available for sale. These items may not be available because the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) has gone out of business, or maybe because there are internal components that can’t be purchased for new units and repairs, or for other reasons.

Reverse engineering an item means replicating it’s fit, for, function, function, and dimensions. It is often a preferred process of duplicating an item because has been previously tested and proven flightworthy. At Aerospace Maintenance Solutions, LLC (AMS), we accomplish this process for military aircraft components following AS Quality practices; by using a library of authenticated manuals, technical documents, and drawings; and by following US Department of Defense guidelines for reverse engineering.

Reverse engineering reduces procurement costs of spare and replacement parts for units that have only one or no current manufacturer. Spares and replacements units constitute a large share of the defense budget. Scrutiny of the cost for spare parts has necessitated the need for greater competition in these sections of defense budgets for the U.S. Air Force, Army, Marines, Navy, and Homeland Security. The U.S. Congress and the Department of Defense implemented the Defense Acquisition Regulation Supplement No. 6 (DAR-S6), titled: DOD Replenishment Parts Breakout Program, which was created to encourage competition and reduce restrictive features that limit competitive procurement.

Military aircraft end users need new sources for component repairs, overhauls, spares, and replacement components to support ongoing maintenance and enable the mission readiness of their aircraft. AMS solves these and other sustainment issues.