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Our Job
Through
composite construction, Cirrus achieves exacting engineering
specifications and produces aerodynamically superior shapes.
With minimal seams and a low-drag surface, their aircraft can
reach higher cruise speeds with maximum fuel efficiency, even
with fixed gear and one of the widest cabins in its class.
One of the
characteristics of a composite fuselage is that when damage is
done, you often are unable to see it. Delamination and
cracks within the structure can go un-seen unless a qualified
technician completes a thorough examination.
At GAC we use
state-of-the-art equipment to examine every area in question.
If there is any sign of delamination of the composite material,
our experience shows, we will find it. We refuse to accept
only the obvious and look closer than others might.
During the
whole inspection process, we stay in constant communication with
Cirrus engineers. Diagrams, photos, sketches and other
information are sent back and forth to coordinate the best and
safest repair options.
We include you
in the process as well by sending you the same photos that the
Cirrus engineers have access to. We want you to feel
secure and informed in knowing that your aircraft is safe.
With new
technology comes new challenges and GAC is here to meet those
challenges with you. When it comes to composite airframes,
our team is second to none. From analysis to repair to
repaint, we provide you a complete repair program that exceeds
all Cirrus design specifications and ensures that any repair no
matter how small or large will be perfect.
Repairs to
composite aircraft structures are a time consuming and exacting
art. There are few that can accomplish a repair with the
high degree of precision that GAC can offer.
A repair to any
surface of your fuselage can affect flight performance as well
as your safety. We go to great lengths to ensure that the
aerodynamics of the aircraft are maintained while providing the
needed strength and resilience to match performance
specifications. It’s not only about aesthetics and paint, it’s
also about safety and that’s our number one concern.
By staying in
constant communication with Cirrus design engineers, we plot a
course to repair your aircraft to standards above and beyond all
others.
While the basic
repair process is the same for every situation, every situation
is unique in itself. We even go to the extent of designing
custom heat boxes to fit each area of damage to ensure that the
repair process goes as smoothly as possible while maintaining
the required temperature for the repair. You can rest
assured that when we are finished with the composite repair
process, your plane will fly as safe as ever.
After spending
hours of analysis and repair, the job isn’t done yet. The
surface of your plane has been sanded and prepared to exacting
standards established by GAC and Cirrus. Now it’s time for
us to make it look new again.
Through tedious
priming, filling, sanding and painting processes, we achieve a
smooth glassy surface designed to allow the air to flow over
your fuselage with as little friction or drag as possible.
Once we have
finished the repair process, we complete all of the log entries
and documentation requirements. After that, our own
professional Cirrus experienced pilots will fly your aircraft to
make sure it performs to Cirrus specifications.
Your Cirrus
will not come back to you until we are satisfied that you will
be happy with the final result.
When you get
your aircraft back, we want others to look at it and not know it
had been damaged. If you are unable to come and get your
aircraft, we will deliver it to you at your convenience. |
