GATES forms specialised aircraft engine repairs shop

GA Telesis Engine Services OY (GATES) announced (01-Jul-2020) the establishment of its dedicated 'Aircraft Engine Hospital Shop', focusing on specialised aircraft engine repairs requiring limited or targeted maintenance. The Special Procedures Aero-Engine Hospital (SPAH) will be one of the few in the world with integrated test cell facilities capable of testing engines of up to 100,000lbs of thrust. SPAH will focus solely on repairs that will allow the company to provide a streamlined approach, real-time engine evaluations, and troubleshooting. Furthermore, SPAH will include a mobile response team that will concentrate on engine field maintenance and on-wing support. SPAH will initially target the GE Aviation CF6-80C2B, CFM International CFM56-5B and CFM56-7B product lines. Over the next 18 months, the company plans to add the IAE V2500-A5, Pratt & Whitney PW4000-94/100, GE CF6-80E1, and CF34-8/10 engine lines to their capabilities. [more - original PR]