Turkish Airlines Maintenance Center
Turkish Airlines Maintenance Center (Turkish Technic), is the Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul center of Turkish Airlines. It is located at Atatürk International Airport (IST), Istanbul.
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[edit] Turkish Technic
Turkish Technic operates in two narrowbody and widebody hangars and a VIP & light aircraft hangar at Ataturk International Airport (IST), in a total enclosed area of 130,000 m² with a total workforce of 3,000 employees. Approximately 1,800 of these are technicians and almost 1,300 of these technicians are licensed (LAE - Licensed Aircraft Engineers). A separate narrowbody hangar exists in Ankara Esenboğa Airport (ESB).
Turkish Technic is a member of IATP (International Airlines Technical Pool), ELMO (European Line Maintenance Organization), and Airbus MRO Network. Line maintenance stations exist at 24 domestic and 30 international airports.
[edit] Turkish Technic's Facilities
Aircraft maintenance hangars and workshops
- Hangar # 1 has a total enclosed area of 51,000 m² and can accommodate 2 widebody (Airbus A310) and 3 narrowbody (Boeing 737-800) aircraft at the same time.
- Hangar # 2 has a total enclosed area of 80,000 m² and can accommodate 3 widebody (2 ea. Airbus A340 and 1 ea. Airbus A310) and 4 narrowbody (Boeing 737-800) aircraft at the same time.
- Non-destructive testing workshop
- Emergency equipment workshop
- Aircraft painting workshop
- Aircraft seating workshop
- Sheet metal, structural repair & composite workshop
- Cabin interior & textiles workshop
- Dry cleaning workshop
Engine maintenance workshops
- Engine overhaul workshop
- APU overhaul workshop
- Engine & APU test cells
- Fuel systems workshop
Manufacturing & repair workshops
- Electro-plating workshop
- Welding workshop
- Machining workshop
Component maintenance workshops (Avionic Shops)
- Radio workshop
- Instruments workshop
- Electrical and battery workshop
- Automatic test equipment (ATE) workshop
- Calibration workshop
Component maintenance workshops (Hydro-Mechanical Shops)
- Hydraulic workshop
- Mechanical workshop
- Electro-mechanical workshop
- Pneumatic workshop
- Oxygen regulator & recharging workshop (US DOT D030 approved workshop)
- Landing gear workshop
- Brake workshop
- Wheels & tires workshop
[edit] Turkish Technic's Certifications
- JAA, JAR-145
- EASA, EASA part-145
- FAA, FAA air agency certificate
- US DOT D030 approval for oxygen regulator & recharging workshop
[edit] Turkish Technic's Capabilities
Turkish Technic performs aircraft base and line maintenance, engine and APU maintenance and component maintenance services for the types listed below. Most engine work has moved to TEC (Turkish Engine Center) at SAW.
Aircraft Base and Line Maintenance Capabilities
| Aircraft Manufacturer | Aircraft Type | Base Maint. | Line Maint. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airbus | Airbus A300-B2/B4/C4/F4 Series | X | X |
| Airbus | Airbus A300-600 | X | X |
| Airbus | Airbus A310-200/300 | X | X |
| Airbus | Airbus A320 Family | X | X |
| Airbus | Airbus A330 Series | X | X |
| Airbus | Airbus A340-200 | X | |
| Airbus | Airbus A340-300 | X | X |
| Boeing | Boeing 707-120/-320 | X | |
| Boeing | Boeing 727-200 | X | X |
| Boeing | Boeing 737-300/-400/-500 | X | X |
| Boeing | Boeing 737-600/-700/-800/-900 | X | X |
| Boeing | Boeing 747-400 | X | |
| Boeing | Boeing 757-200 | X | |
| Boeing | Boeing 767-200/-300 | X | |
| McDonnell Douglas | MD-80 | X | |
| BAe | BAEe RJ-70/-85-100 | X | X |
| BAe | BAEe 146 QT | X | |
| Gulfstream | GIV | X | X |
| Bell | Bell 430 | X |
Engine Maintenance Capabilities
| Engine Manufacturer | Engine Type |
|---|---|
| CFMI | CFM56-3 Series |
| CFMI | CFM56-5C Series |
| CFMI | CFM56-7B Series |
| GE | CF6-80 Series |
| Pratt & Whitney | JT8D Series |
| Honeywell | LF507-1F |
APU Maintenance Capabilities
| APU Manufacturer | APU Type |
|---|---|
| Honeywell | GTCP331-250F/H |
| Honeywell | GTCP85-98 Series |
| Honeywell | GTCP85-129H |
| Honeywell | GTCP131-9B |
| Hamilton Sundstrand | APIC APS 2000 |
Component Maintenance Capabilities
- Airbus A300-B2/B4/C4/F4 Series
- Airbus A300-600
- Airbus A310-200/-300
- Airbus A320 Family
- Airbus A340-200/-300
- Boeing 727-200
- Boeing 737-300/-400/-500
- Boeing 737-600/-700/-800/-900
Specialized Services
- NDT - Non-destructive testing (Level 2) - Ultrasonic testing, magnetic particle testing, Eddy current testing, liquid penetrant testing, radiographic X-ray testing in accordance with EN 4179 and NAS 410
- Aeropartners of Boeing certified winglet modification center for B737 Next Generation Aircraft
- Complete stripping & aircraft painting
- Cabin interior refurbishment
- SSIP & CPCP Programmes and structural modifications
- Avionic modifications such as TCAS, RVSM, EGPWS
- Plasma spraying, welding, electro-plating, machining
