11/11/2011 9:00:00 AM
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AFS Launches Aerospace Latch Repair Station
Alcoa Fastening Systems launched an FAA Repair Station specializing in the repair and overhaul of its RAM aerospace latch and snubber product lines.
THe Torrance, CA, facility, which holds an Organization Authorization Designation (ODA), is located near RAM engineering and production teams.
“This repair source provides airlines, MRO’s, and OEM’s with a quick, affordable option to the expense of replacement parts,” the company stated.
The AFS RAM latch repair station can repair Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA) items used on the B737, B747, B757, B767, B777, MD-11, and DC-10 aircraft models.
AFS can also provide repair and overhaul services on latches and snubbers through Part Approval Holder (PAH) authorization, or by obtaining further approvals from the FAA.
Alcoa reported revenue at its Engineered Products and Solutions segment, including AFS, totaled $1.4 billion, up 17% over third quarter 2010 and an increase of $3 million over second quarter 2011.
Nine-month Engineered Products and Solutions revenue grew 13.7% to $3.99 billion, while ATOI slipped 5% to $317 million. ©2011 GlobalFastenerNews.com
Alcoa Fastening Systems launched an FAA Repair Station specializing in the repair and overhaul of its RAM aerospace latch and snubber product lines.
The Torrance, CA, facility, which holds an Organization Authorization Designation (ODA), is located near RAM engineering and production teams.
“This repair source provides airlines, MRO’s, and OEM’s with a quick, affordable option to the expense of replacement parts,” the company stated.
The AFS RAM latch repair station can repair Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA) items used on the B737, B747, B757, B767, B777, MD-11, and DC-10 aircraft models.
AFS can also provide repair and overhaul services on latches and snubbers through Part Approval Holder (PAH) authorization, or by obtaining further approvals from the FAA.
Alcoa reported revenue at its Engineered Products and Solutions segment, including AFS, totaled $1.4 billion, up 17% over third quarter 2010 and an increase of $3 million over second quarter 2011.
Nine-month Engineered Products and Solutions revenue grew 13.7% to $3.99 billion, while ATOI slipped 5% to $317 million. ©2011 GlobalFastenerNews.com
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