Operator Newsletter

Chromalloy begins offering CF6-50 aircraft engine teardown to parts suppliers

Chromalloy’s San Diego, Calif., engine maintenance, repair and overhaul center now performs CF6-50 power system teardown services for MRO parts suppliers. "We have established a launch customer for our teardown service and will provide it to parts suppliers worldwide – as well as to our existing customers," said Martin George, General Manager.

"Chromalloy’s San Diego operation is one of the only service providers that can provide tear-down and manage the piece-part inspection and repair – all under one roof," George said. Teardown on two 747 commercial airliner engines for a global parts supplier is now under way at the San Diego center.

The CF6-50 is the first engine for teardown service offered by Chromalloy; others will be added in 2012 and 2013.

The company’s 110,000-square-foot maintenance, repair and overhaul center – the only MRO in Chromalloy’s global network of component repair stations – provides a range of other services including module refurbishment, equipment exchange, seals, Non-Destructive Testing, engine monitoring and test cell analysis.

"San Diego is the only location within the company’s global network to offer tear-down and full MRO services," George said. In 2011, the San Diego repair center was modernized and additional equipment and tooling added.

Lark is new Chromalloy Director of Operations at Atlanta area repair center

Tom Lark, a long-time aerospace industry business leader, has joined Chromalloy as Director of Operations at the company’s Atlanta area repair center in Newnan, Ga. Lark previously worked for Sikorsky Aerospace Services, a division of United Technologies. He was general manager at two Sikorsky locations – Composite Technologies and Chase Field Operations.

Earlier he worked for Texas Aviation Services as Vice President, Operations, managing commercial helicopter completions, military aircraft upgrades, avionics installations, parts sales, quality control and procurement. Prior to that, he worked in the financial industry at Hudson Financial Services as Director of Business Development, and at FiServe as Senior Financial Analyst.

Lark is a graduate of West Point and began his career in the U.S. Army leading flight platoons. He holds an MBA from Duke University and is enrolled in the Southern Methodist University Master of Science program in engineering management. He is a type-rated pilot.

Chromalloy engine services on exhibit at Farnborough

Chromalloy will exhibit a full line of commercial and military engine component services including advanced repairs and engine monitoring at the Farnborough Air Show July 9-15. Farnborough, one of the world’s largest air shows, is expected to attract more than 120,000 people to the trade exhibition and static display. The general public display is anticipated to attract an additional 100,000 people.

The 2012 show will feature more than 1,400 exhibitors including manufacturers in aerospace, defense, space and security exhibiting aircraft, equipment and technologies. Flight demonstrations will be held daily. Show sponsors include Airbus, Boeing, QuinetiQ, the U.K. Space Agency and others.

On Monday, July 9, Chromalloy, Bombardier and Pratt & Whitney Canada will co-sponsor the ISTAT (International Society of Transport Aircraft Trading) reception in London. Other evening receptions and events will be held throughout the show.