Frequently Asked Questions

Aircraft MRO stands for Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul. It covers the inspection, maintenance, repair, servicing, testing and overhaul of aircraft, engines and components to support continued operational requirements. Horizon Aerospace provides component MRO services for civil and military aviation.

MRO components are aircraft parts and assemblies that require inspection, servicing, repair, testing, recertification or overhaul. Depending on the aircraft and approved scope of work, these can include components such as wheels, brakes and other aircraft parts. Horizon Aerospace provides component MRO services with capabilities including wheel and brake overhaul and certified NDT inspection.

Horizon Aerospace provides MRO support for aircraft components including main and nose landing gear wheels and main landing gear brakes. Its website lists support for Airbus A320/A321, Boeing 737-700/800/900, ATR-72, CRJ 100/200 and Boeing military transport aircraft. The company also provides NDT inspection for aircraft components.

New additional capabilities including those for B777, B787, A350-900 and A350-1000 are under approval stage.

DGCA requirements for aircraft repairs depend on factors such as the aircraft or component, the nature of the work, applicable approved data and procedures, and the approval scope of the organisation performing the work. Specific regulatory requirements should therefore be confirmed for the particular repair. Horizon Aerospace states that its MRO division is DGCA, EASA and CEMILAC certified.

Horizon Aerospace provides aircraft component MRO services including inspection, servicing, recertification and overhaul of wheels and brakes, certified NDT inspection, and engine wash services. The company also states that it is a designated service provider for C-17 engine wash for the Indian Air Force and provides on-wing engine wash support for civil and military transport aircraft.