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RUAG Australia has completed component repairs on the RAAF F-18F Super Hornet’s auxiliary power unit, while the company’s Hydraulic Centre of Excellence at Bayswater and Amberley carried out hydraulic component repairs on MLG brake assemblies and hydraulic swivel joints.
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RUAG Australia fulfilled the repairs to the F-18 F Super Hornet, achieving high-quality standards and short lead times, using current capabilities.
The aircraft life cycle support provider’s maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) teams throughout its Australian facilities have gained technical expertise from their comprehensive work on the F-18 A/B Hornet.
The knowledge and skills acquired have enabled RUAG to carry out the Super Hornet repairs reliably and accurately, thus enabling the RAAF to benefit from sustainable aircraft availability.
These repairs have all led to the return to service of the F-18F Super Hornet in a timely and cost-effective manner.
Terry Miles, general manager, RUAG Australia, said, “Our extensive work on the Hydraulic, APU and Undercarriage Systems of a variety of RAAF platforms including the F-18 A/B Hornet, C-130 Hercules, E-7A Wedgetail, C-27J Spartan, AP3C Orion and the C-17A Globemaster III has made our MRO teams indispensable.
“We are proud that the RAAF has entrusted us to add component repair for one of their premier combat jets, the F-18F Super Hornet, to our portfolio of aircraft for in-country MRO,” Miles said.
Stephan Jezler, senior vice president aviation international, RUAG MRO International, added, “The unique capabilities at the RUAG Australia Hydraulic Centre of Excellence prove a significant contribution and ensure our solutions continue to meet the demands of the RAAF and their aircraft well into the future. We are very proud to contribute to a high fleet availability of the RAAF.”
RUAG MRO International is an independent supplier, support provider and integrator of systems and components for civil and military aviation worldwide. It also develops and supports simulation and training systems and solutions for international trained security forces.
Highly specialised in the support of aircraft and helicopters throughout their entire life cycle, the company includes maintenance, repair and overhaul services, upgrades, and the development, manufacture and integration of subsystems and components in their service portfolio.
In addition, as the manufacturer (OEM) of the Dornier 228, a versatile aircraft for special missions as well as passenger and cargo operations, RUAG focuses on customer support solutions, including OEM services.
Moreover, RUAG MRO International is a developer, OEM and system support provider for simulation and training systems technology for live, virtual and constructive training. Complex and flexible functions, and a holistic approach, support realistic training scenarios, adapted to mission goals at individual, team and unit instruction levels.
Stephen Kuper
Steve has an extensive career across government, defence industry and advocacy, having previously worked for cabinet ministers at both Federal and State levels.
