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Overhaul • June 15, 2021

Propeller Overhaul Workshop

Main room of our workshop, where we measuring and balancing propellers.

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Overhaul • June 18, 2021

Four-bladed Propeller of aircraft PC6

Variable pitch propeller which required meticulous adjustments.

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Magnetic Particle Inspection • June 14, 2021

Bolt inspection by NDT

The purpose of NDT* is to check that items don't present any cracks and can be safely used.

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Magnetic Particle Inspection • June 14, 2021

Engine mount inspection by NDT

The purpose of NDT* is to check that items don't present any cracks and can be safely used. Here is the Magnetic Particle Inspection Bench.

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Delivery • June 17, 2021

Painted engine mount

Engine mount after being painted and ready to be delivered to the customer.

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Magnetic Particle Inspection • June 14, 2021

Engine mount inspection by NDT

The purpose of NDT* is to check that items don't present any cracks and can be safely used.

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Penetrant Inspection • June 22, 2021

Aluminum blade inspection by NDT

The purpose of NDT* is to check that items don't present any cracks and can be safely used. After painting the blade with a penetrant, UV lampe reveals cracks.

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Sanding • June 17, 2021

Blade before sanding

State of an arriving blade which has some imperfections. Our job will be to remove all these imperfections, nicks, or corrosion.

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Work Hardening • June 22, 2021

Strain hardening of a Hartzell blade

This specific method for Harzell propeller is purposed to reproduce the curved shape (on the propeller hub side).

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Magnetic Particle Inspection • June 14, 2021

Demagnetization of an engine mount

After each magnetisation, it is necessary to check that the whole item is demagnetized. Otherwise, it could create instrumental errors, especially for the compass.

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Manufacturer • July 05, 2021

Hartzell Propeller Manufacturer

We are working with several propeller manufacturers including Hartzell, an American manufacturer.

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Manufacturer • June 22, 2021

McCauley Propeller Manufacturer

We are working with several propeller manufacturers including McCauley, an American manufacturer.

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Overhaul • June 18, 2021

Static balancing of a two-bladed propeller

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Overhaul • June 14, 2021

Measuring

First step of the propeller's general overhaul.

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Penetrant Inspection • June 22, 2021

Penetrant Application NDT

This penetrant will enable to reveal cracks if there are any.

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Overhaul • June 17, 2021

Propeller hub

Propeller hub after being treated with alodine.

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Overhaul • June 18, 2021

Three-bladed Propeller

Three-bladed Hartzell Propeller

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Overhaul • June 15, 2021

Three-bladed variable pitch Propeller

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Sandblasting • June 14, 2021

Sandblasting of an Engine mount

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Manufacturer • June 22, 2021

Sensenich Propeller Manufacturer

We are working with several propeller manufacturers including Sensenich, an American manufacturer.

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Painting • June 17, 2021

Engine mount painting

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Engine • June 30, 2021

Engine's items

These items will be inspected with the Magnetic Particle method to check the lack of cracks.

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Penetrant Inspection • June 22, 2021

Penetrant Application NDT

The purpose of NDT* is to check that items don't present any cracks and can be safely used.

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Magnetic Particle Inspection • June 22, 2021

Viewing of a steel blade below UV light NDT

The purpose of NDT* is to check that items don't present any cracks and can be safely used.

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Painting • June 23, 2021

Four-bladed propeller painting

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Magnetic Particle Inspection • June 22, 2021

Magnetization of a steel blade NDT

The purpose of NDT* is to check that items don't present any cracks and can be safely used.

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Magnetic Particle Inspection • June 22, 2021

Magnetization of a Helicopter item NDT

The purpose of NDT* is to check that items don't present any cracks and can be safely used.

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Overhaul • June 23, 2021

Blade after being treated with alodine

Blade now protected and ready to be painted.

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Intervention • July 13, 2021

Eddy Current Probe Calibration

Preparation of the Eddy Current measuring device before intervening.

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Intervention • July 13, 2021

Eddy Current Inspection on aircraft PA28

Inspection of boltholes to check if there are free of cracks.

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Intervention • July 13, 2021

Viewing of cracks in boltholes with Eddy Current Inspection

Non Destructive Inspection (NDT) method on an aircraft.

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Intervention • July 13, 2021

Aircraft Mechanical Workshop

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