AEROSPACE COMPOSITE REPAIRS
Acsion and Acetek continue to
pursue E-beam repair certifications, as well as performing conventional
repairs. Acetek maintains its Authorized Maintenance Organization (AMO) status and
our experienced work force capable of meeting all your maintenance needs.
E-beam repair is a revolutionary process. As
the world's aircraft manufacturers increase the number and complexity of
composite parts in their aircraft, the need to repair damaged products in an even
more timely and cost-effective manner becomes imperative.
The E-beam process is fundamentally different from thermal
methods. It is fast, in many cases easier to apply, requires no heat
input, and saves both material and production costs, while improving part
performance. As well as composite-to-composite repairs, it can prove
effective on several other material combinations: composite-to-metal and
metal-to-metal.
As a first step in certifyiing this process for aerospace
applications, an EB repair on Airbus aircraft wing-to-body fairings has been approved by
Transport Canada through release of a Repair Design Certificate (RDC No.
C-RA03-059). THIS IS THE FIRST APPROVED EB REPAIR APPLICATION IN
AVIATION HISTORY. In parallel with this
approval, flight trials have been conducted on fairing and engine cowl
components with repairs accumulating thousands of flight hours.
Wing-to-Body Fairing (E-Beam repair approved by Transport
Canada)
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