Keywords
Citation
(2003), "Contracts for Dunlop Aerospace Services", Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology, Vol. 75 No. 2. https://doi.org/10.1108/aeat.2003.12775bab.026
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Copyright © 2003, MCB UP Limited
Contracts for Dunlop Aerospace Services
Keywords: Eurocopter Canada, Dunlop Aerospace Services, Contract
Eurocopter Canada in Fort Erie has contracted Dunlop Aerospace Services (DAS) to maintain and repair the main and tail rotors for the AS350 and AS355 Squirrel helicopters it handles (Plate 7).
Plate 7 Dunlop actuators for the control of the main and tail rotors of the Eurocopter AS 350 Squirrel and AS 355 Twin Squirrel helicopters undergoing maintenance at the Coventry, England, plant of Dunlop Aerospace
DAS, based in Coventry, England provides exchange, repair and life expired overhaul services for these and other actuators in both rotary and fixed wing aircraft.
DAS also repairs airframe and engine hydraulic, pneumatic and electronic equipment and is FAR 145 approved by the F.A.A. as a repair station. Specialist repair shops for aircraft wheels, brakes and brake management systems are located at Coventry and Liege, Belgium.
DAS has also won a contract to support Ryanair's fleet of 21 Boeing 737-200s based at Dublin and Stanstead (Plate 8). The contract was placed by Israel Aircraft Industries (IAI) which has the primary support contract with Ryanair.
Plate 8 A Boeing wheel and brake being re-assembled after maintenance at the Conventry works of Dunlop Aerospace Services
The company will provide maintenance for the wheels and brakes of the Ryanair fleet from facilities in Coventry, UK. DAS is also capable of providing services for the repair and maintenance of airframe and engine hydraulics, pneumatic and electronic equipment, DAS is FAR 145 approved by the F.A.A. as a repair station.