T56 Total Propulsion Solution

We at Vector Aerospace have provided global support to the T56 engine for over 30 years. With the experience of our people, we can now offer to you our ‘Total Propulsion Solution’. Our extensive capabilities allow us to provide a complete support package to this engine type, from the propeller, through the engine and its accessories, including the Quick Engine Change (QEC) Nacelle. I hope you find this introductory brochure of use and we look forward to working with you in the future.

Michael Tyrrell Vector Aerospace UK Managing Director

Photo: Simon Wren

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A Global Leader in Aerospace Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) Our depth of experience and breadth of expertise enables us to reach out to customers across the globe.

A Global Total Propulsion Solution. • We have 2700 employees around the world • Success through customer service and world class support • Providing responsive, quality support for turbine engines, helicopters, fixed wing aircraft and components • Proud to support over 3000 customers in 85 countries

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T56 Total Propulsion Solution Facilities Almondbank, Perth 1765 sq metres of workshop. Extensive propeller and fuel accessory capability, plus support for a range of transmission, mechanical and hydraulic components. Also offering plating and surface engineering this is further supported by a new composite and landing gear capability. New support capability for composite and landing gear maintenance, repair and overhaul.

Pyestock, Farnborough 2,322 sq metres of workshops housing a pre and post engine test area. 3 test cells: 40,000lb thrust cell and twin cell rated at 10,000 shaft hp. Full Quick engine Change (QEC) support

Fleetlands, Gosport 9,290 sq metres of workshops. Full induction, strip, inspection, repair, build and test capabilities offered across a range of T56 engine models and associated equipment.

All 3 of our facilities seamlessly collaborate to deliver our T56 Total Propulsion Solution to you. SETTING THE STANDARD OF CUSTOMER SERVICE

Overview Our fully comprehensive solution provides full overhaul, repair, modification and testing for: Rolls-Royce T56/501D Series Engines

UTC Aerospace (Hamilton Sundstrand) Propellers

Vector Aerospace has successfully delivered full RollsRoyce T56 and 501D engine repair and overhaul capabilities to the global market for over 30 years.

We have been a leader in the Repair and Overhaul of UTC Aerospace Systems (formerly Hamilton Sundstrand) propellers for over 30 years.

Lockheed Martin QEC Nacelles

All fuel systems and engine accessories

The QEC programme started over 20 years ago and has now expanded to encompass full repair and overhaul capability on the C-130J model in addition to the C-130B through to H family.

Our ‘repair over replace’ ethos extends throughout the fuel and engine accessory capability. This is backed up by our comprehensive specialised processes and in-house test facilities.

We deliver value for money through our inherent ‘repair over replace’ culture, helping our customers to reduce operating costs.

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Rolls-Royce T56/501D Authorised Maintenance Centre Vector – UK has successfully delivered full Rolls-Royce T56 and 501D engine repair and overhaul capabilities to the global market for over 30 years. Our comprehensive range of in-house repair schemes for high-cost engine components helps us minimise your operating costs, with fully authorised, differentiating services including electrophoretic coating (AEP) and molybdenum plasma spray. Our approved maintenance centre truly is a total package solution for your engine.

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Highlights include: • Rolls-Royce Authorised Maintenance Centre • AOG support service to reduce turnaround times • World-wide product support • Extensive in-house component repair and overhaul capability including compressor and turbine guide vanes • Industry leading turn around • Full repair and overhaul capability for engines, modules (reduction gearbox, torquemeter, compressor and turbine) and all accessories • Extensive in house accessory repair and overhaul capability, including all fuel systems • Warranty throughout overhaul life

Lockheed Martin Hercules Quick Engine Change (QEC) Authorised Service Centre Our QEC programme started over 20 years ago and has expanded to offer full repair and overhaul capability on the C-130J model in addition to the C-130B through to H family.

Total support is given to our customers which includes 24 hour AOG service and tailor made solutions to satisfy individual customer requirements.

Our ‘Firewall-Forward’ approach encompasses: • Full repair or overhaul of complete Nacelle • Structural repairs • Electrical repairs • Accessory capability • Painting • Full performance and leak testing

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Hamilton Sundstrand Propeller Service Centre

Fuel Systems and Engine Accessories Service Centre

We provide support services for all Hamilton Sundstrand propellers as fitted to the Rolls-Royce T56/501D series engine on C-130, L-100 and P-3 aircraft.

Our accessory facility boasts an extensive in-house overhaul and repair capability for engine, propeller and Quick Engine Change Nacelle (QEC) rotables.

We have been overhauling and repairing UTC Aerospace Systems (formerly Hamilton Sundstrand) propellers for over 30 years and are a leader in the field.

To offer you best value it is a case of repair rather than replace for components and accessories alike.

An experienced technical team is always at hand to help customers worldwide to resolve any technical problems and queries.

Our ‘repair over replace’ ethos extends throughout the fuel and engine accessory overhaul capability and is backed up by our comprehensive specialised processes and in-house test facilities.

Our personnel are trained by Hamilton Sundstrand for maintenance inspections and processes.

No matter how complex the repair, a solution can always be engineered.

Warranty throughout overhaul life.

Highlights include: • In-house rig testing, repair and overhaul of propeller accessories: • Controller, pump housing, valve housing, NTS bracket and spinner • In-house repair and overhaul of propeller components • Dome and barrel assy, pitchlock, blades • Mandatory ASB 61-132 inspection of propeller blade taper bore • In-field repair team • Heater mat and lock foam rework

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