P3 Orion structural life extension and deeper maintenance skills
Australian Aerospace has developed processes and tooling to allow the confident repair and replacement of P3 airframe structure. The developed techniques are extremely cost effective, even on a one-off basis in extending the life of aging P3 aircraft. The processes were proven during the implementation of RNZAF Project Kestrel.
The innovation which assures the outcome of such major structural change is:
- the utilisation of laser alignment processes
- the design of specialist tooling
- a highly skilled and motivated workforce
- the engineering and logistic/spares support capability and
- all work is based on OEM design data.
To complement the design capacity of the facility Australian Aerospace is a Lockheed Martin-accredited P3 Orion Service Centre with a strong teaming relationship with the OEM and other companies involved in significant maintenance of P3 aircraft.
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Australian Aerospace is internationally recognised as a P3 Orion deeper maintenance specialist with proven processes for the inspection, repair and replacement of significant structural components providing assured airframe life extension. RNZAF Kestrel type refurbishment provides fatigued aircraft with approximately 20 years of structurally safe and economic operations, at a fraction the price of a new aircraft. |
Australian Aerospace is the deeper maintenance provider for the RAAF P3 fleet, and incorporated the RNZAF P3 life extension program, Project Kestrel. Request contract these operators for schedule, quality, cost and performance references. Australian Aerospace is a Lockheed Martin-accredited P3 Orion Service Centre, and has formal engineering and supply linkages with this OEM. |
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Australian Aerospace is quality accredited to ISO 9001 and maintains Australian Defence Force approvals for significant engineering design and associated deeper maintenance activities. The company has developed specialist tooling with associated process and schedule/planning documentation to assure future performance. The P3 facility is located on RAAF Base Richmond, NSW which provides assured aircraft security. |
 Team Australia - Australian Aerospace Limited
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