AMETEK MRO Drake Air Completes Ramp-Up of Capabilities for Hughes-Treitler Heat Transfer Systems

AMETEK MRO Drake Air has now fully integrated repair capabilities as an Authorized Repair Center for all AMETEK Aerospace & Defense Hughes-Treitler’s commercial and military products.

“The AMETEK Hughes-Treitler portfolio has a strong suite of thermal management products deployed across commercial and military platforms,” said David Bentley, divisional vice president & business manager, Drake Air. “Since we became an Authorized Repair Center we have demonstrated our commitment to continuous improvement with a dedicated program to boost skills and streamline technical processes. This partnership has enabled us to expand into new markets and strengthen the AMETEK presence. Our relationship with Hughes-Treitler delivers value to our customers through comprehensive aftermarket component repair capabilities underpinned by OEM quality.”

With this agreement, Drake Air is approved to solicit repair business globally and with exclusive access to OEM documentation, technical support, and materials, the MRO has built a range of workscopes that better support the wide range of customers flying with Hughes-Treitler products.

According to Bentley, Drake Air is quickly building business from commercial airlines, military customers and the business aviation sector. “The crucial benefits we offer as an MRO are speed and flexibility. Our partnership with Hughes-Treitler enables us to stay abreast of the market with an inside track to changes and developments that improve the repair of heat transfer parts. In return, Drake Air provides Hughes-Treitler with a worldwide network of sales professionals and MRO capabilities that further support its global customer base.”

AMETEK MRO Drake Air is an AS9100/9110-certified MRO Center of Excellence with capabilities to fabricate, manufacture, and repair aluminium and high temperature alloys. Drake Air specializes in the maintenance, repair, and overhaul of heat transfer components. These components include heat exchangers, pre-coolers, oil coolers, and fuel heaters for all types of commercial, regional, general aviation, military, and rotor wing aircraft.

AMETEK Hughes-Treitler offers a wide range of Commercial & Military products for Thermal Management Solutions, specializing in heat exchangers, surface coolers, condensers, and evaporators for a wide range of working fluids.