CRT testing
Repaired displays
Repaired HUD unit in connection with support work for the Australian DoD
Avionics workshop

cockpit displays - specialist overhaul

Thomas Electronics has pioneered a unique avionic CRT overhaul process that provides a cost-effective alternative to CRT replacement.

All overhauls are fully flight-qualified and are identical in form, fit and function to the original unit.

The Thomas support alternative offers may advantages over replacement OEM units including:

  • rapid turnaround from in-house repair facility
  • significantly reduced total cost of ownership
  • wide range of military displays supported
  • panel level repair on LCD modules

Thomas holds Authorised Maintenance Organisation (AMO) and Defence Recognised Supplier status. In addition Thomas has ISO 9001, CASA (Civil Aviation and Safety Authority - Australia) and FAA (Federal Aviation Administration - US) civil approvals.

Currently Thomas supports various displays fitted to the Royal Australian Air Force's F/A-18, F111, PC9, Seahawk programs and is a supplier to many defence prime contractors including Tenix, ADI, Raytheon and BAE Systems.


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Thomas Electronics is a supplier of specialist display systems for the aerospace and defence industries. The company can also engineer solutions to specific customer requirements.

The repair of cockpit display units has been a focus for Thomas for 15 years and has achieved Australian DoD Recognised Supplier, Approved Repairer Status, ISO9001 and FAA approvals.

Defence platforms currently supported include:

  • F111
  • F/A-18 Hornet
  • PC-9 trainer
  • Seahawk helicopter S70B2
  • Collins class submarine
  • Anzac class frigate
  • ASLAV simulator
  • Minehunter Coastal (MHC)
  • FFG class frigate

Thomas has the following quality approvals:

  • Defence Recognised Supplier (DRS)
  • Authorised Maintenance Organisation (AMO)
  • FAA-approved repair station FAR145
  • CASA Certificate of Approval
  • EASA/JAA Approved Maintenance Organisation (AMO) Pending

Status

Company

The display unit overhaul facility is available and currently used by:

  • CAE
  • 25 international airlines
  • RAAF
  • RNZAF
  • RAN
Team Australia - Thomas Electronics of Australia Pty Ltd