Diagnosis, repair and refurbishment of rolling bearings for aircraft engines, helicopters, rail and industry
Schaeffler Aerospace (FAG Aerospace)
Schweinfurt (DE) · USA · Canada · Singapore · Taicang (CN)New on Amplifa
About Schaeffler Aerospace
Schaeffler Aerospace, an integrated part of the Schaeffler Group, offers cross-manufacturer services for the diagnosis, repair and refurbishment of rolling bearings for aerospace. The scope ranges from cleaning, non-destructive testing, visual and geometric inspection to surface finishing, raceway honing, replacement of rolling elements, cages and inner rings, as well as rework of bearing journal surfaces. The offering covers Barden, FAG, INA and competitor positions as well as OEM, Design Organization and DER approvals. Standardized repair programs exist, among others, for engines of the CF6, CF34, CFM56, PW4000, GP7200, GENx and V2500 series, as well as for APUs and helicopter transmissions. Customers include engine and aircraft manufacturers, airlines, engine maintenance shops, and manufacturers of helicopters, space launchers and satellites. The repair station's headquarters is located in Schweinfurt; a global network of certified repair stations in the USA, Canada, Singapore and China ensures availability and short lead times.
- Site
- Schweinfurt
- Processes
- Cleaning, Inspection, Repair and Alteration of Roller Bearings, Ball Bearings and Bearing Journal, Non-destructive testing, Visual and geometric inspection, Minor buffing (cleaning/finishing of surfaces, Refurbishment Level 1), Raceway honing (rework of raceways, Refurbishment Level 2), Replacement of rolling elements (Refurbishment Level 2), Rework (replacement) of cages (Refurbishment Level 2), Replacement of inner ring (Refurbishment Level 4)
- Materials
- Refurbishment Level 1, Refurbishment Level 2, Refurbishment Level 4, Non-destructive testing, Raceway Honing
- Certificates
- FAA Repair Station (FAG Aerospace, Schweinfurt), EASA Repair Station (FAG Aerospace, Schweinfurt), CAAC Repair Station (FAG Aerospace, Schweinfurt), TCCA Repair Station (FAG Aerospace, Schweinfurt), FAA Repair Station (Schaeffler Aerospace USA), EASA Repair Station (Schaeffler Aerospace USA), Transport Canada Repair Station, EASA Repair Station (Schaeffler Aerospace Canada), CAAC Repair Station (Schaeffler Aerospace Canada), EASA License (Schaeffler Aerospace Singapore), CAAS License (Schaeffler Aerospace Singapore), FAA Repair Station (Schaeffler Aerospace Singapore), FAA License (Schaeffler Aerospace Taicang), CAAC Repair Station License (Schaeffler Aerospace Taicang), EASA Repair Station DE.145.0127, FAA Repair Station F2GY854J, CAAC Repair Station F04900413, TCCA Repair Station 809-23
- Industries
- Aerospace, Military aviation, Rail, Industrial, Space launchers, Satellites
- 01
Delivery and cleaning
- 02
Non-destructive testing
- 03
Visual and geometric inspection
- 04
Diagnosis and repair approval (OEM/DOA/DER)
- 05
Refurbishment (buffing, honing, component replacement)
- 06
Final inspection and dispatch
Services and Processes
Refurbishment Level 1
Cleaning, non-destructive testing, inspection and minor buffing of surfaces.
Refurbishment Level 2
Replacement of rolling elements and cages as well as rework of the raceways by honing.
Refurbishment Level 4
Replacement of the inner ring and cage of the bearings.
Non-destructive testing
Testing of bearing components without impairing component integrity.
Raceway Honing
Rework of the rolling bearing raceways to restore function.
Locations
Schweinfurt
DERepair Station, EASA Part 21JDOA
- Lot size
- Repair programs with 18 calendar days standard lead time
- Materials
- Rolling bearings, bearing journal surfaces
- Cleaning
- Non-destructive testing
- Raceway Honing
USA
USFAA Repair Station (BCYR313X)
Canada (Stratford, Ontario)
CATransport Canada Repair Station (AMO 41-99)
Singapore
SGEASA/CAAS/FAA Repair Station
Taicang
CNFAA/CAAC Repair Station
Typical Components
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleaning, Inspection, Repair and Alteration of Roller Bearings, Ball Bearings and Bearing JournalTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Non-destructive testingTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Visual and geometric inspectionTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Minor buffing (cleaning/finishing of surfaces, Refurbishment Level 1)Surface | – | – | – | – | – |
| Raceway honing (rework of raceways, Refurbishment Level 2)Machining | – | – | – | – | – |
| Replacement of rolling elements (Refurbishment Level 2)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Rework (replacement) of cages (Refurbishment Level 2)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Replacement of inner ring (Refurbishment Level 4)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Replacement of cage (Refurbishment Level 4)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Bearing diagnosis and repair / Refurbishment of rolling bearings for aerospace, military, rail andTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| CF6 Repair Program (rolling bearing repair for CF6-50, CF6-80, LM2500 engines; standard lead timeAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| CF34 Repair Program (main shaft bearing repair for CF34 engine; standard lead time 18Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| PW4000 Repair Program (main shaft and gearbox bearing repair for PW4000/94", PW4000/100",Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
Additional services
Reference customers
Quality and Approvals
The repair stations are certified as repair facilities by civil aviation authorities (EASA, FAA, CAAC, TCCA, CAAS). In addition, OEM, Design Organization and DER approvals for repairs and overhauls are held.
| Evidence | Schweinfurt |
|---|---|
| EASA Repair Station DE.145.0127 | |
| FAA Repair Station F2GY854J | |
| CAAC Repair Station F04900413 | |
| TCCA Repair Station 809-23 |