Soundair has been overhauling
commercial transport flight deck windows since 1996.
Working closely with the
transparency manufacturers we assure that all possible repair and/or
overhaul options are
made available to our customers.
Reliability and long term value are
the basis of Soundair’s approach to sliding window overhaul. We use
only OEM standard parts and factory rebuilt glass and acrylic
panels. We go the extra step from complete tear down, detail
inspection, NDT, pre-assembly alodine and primer, through final
inspection. We replace all hardware, seals, and bearings which
assures smooth trouble free operation
Overhauls and
Exchanges
Available for B707, B727, B737, B747, B757, B767, B777,
DC8, DC9, MD80, DC10, MD11, E3, E8, RJ, EMB-120, A300, A310, A318, A319, A320,
A330, A340 and KC135.
OEM Rebuilds
The
rebuild process can only be accomplished in the manufacturing
environment using the original detail design specifications for new
windows.
Each window meets the latest design configuration
requirements thus assuring a service life equal to that of a factory
new window. These unique processes have been reviewed and FAA
approved.
Rebuilt
windows offer a measurable savings from that of purchasing factory
new assemblies. Given the fact that rebuilt windows have a service
life equal to factory new windows, the up front savings can be
factored directly to lower operating costs.
Minor
Repairs Includes the resurfacing and replacing minor components
such as pressure seals, hump seals, and electrical connectors. These
are commonly accomplished at the Repair Station level, and are
within the scope of work performed by Soundair.
Re-lamination Removing a minimum number of edge components
re-laminating the existing structural and interlayer plies, and
replacing edge components. This process is not acceptable in terms
of service life, as it does not address the contamination that may
have originally caused the de-lamination to occur. Soundair does not
employ this process in our overhaul programs.
Rebuilds or
Major Repairs Tearing down the window panel and
reassembling it. Edge attach components are removed, the laminate
disassembled, damaged plies and inter-layers removed, and the
salvaged components used with new components to rebuild the part
using the original equipment manufacturing processes.