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APAS at ACPC 2026 — Let's Talk Component MRO in Orlando

APAS is exhibiting at ACPC 2026 in Orlando (Aug 29–Sep 1). Meet our team to talk landing gear, RAT, component MRO, DER repairs and 24/7 AOG support.

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RAT Documentation & Traceability: What Operators Should Expect

On a Ram Air Turbine, the work is not finished when the last task is signed off on the bench. It is finished when the documentation is complete. For an…

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RAT AOG Support: What to Have Ready for an Urgent Request

When an aircraft is on ground (AOG), every hour counts. A component that keeps the aircraft from flying — a Ram Air Turbine (RAT) among them — turns a…

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RAT Repair vs. Overhaul: How to Know Which Your Unit Needs

When a Ram Air Turbine (RAT) comes off the aircraft for shop work, one of the first questions an operator or planner faces is deceptively simple: does…

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Repair Strategy & Technical Solutions

How Is a Ram Air Turbine Tested? Inside APAS In-House Wind Tunnel Testing

A Ram Air Turbine (RAT) may spend most of its service life stowed and unused. But when it is finally called upon, it has to work on the first try. That…

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Maintenance Trends & Industry Insights

Qualifying a Component MRO Partner: What Sourcing Teams Should Ask

Learn what sourcing teams should ask before qualifying a component MRO partner, including repair scope, TAT visibility, documentation, AOG support, and logistics.

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Repair Strategy & Technical Solutions

MRO Components Lifecycle: From Induction to Release

Learn how the MRO component lifecycle moves from induction to inspection, repair, testing, documentation, and release — and where delays often occur.