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GENERAL SUMMARY

Company History:

Our name may have changed over the past 50 years (L-3/AerCOR/Castleberry /Simmonds), but our tradition of Service Excellence and our unsurpassed quality remain industry benchmarks for 3rd party avionics component overhaul and repairs. We are located close to the Ft. Lauderdale Executive Airport in the Ft. Lauderdale Commerce Park. We offer an extensive range of repair and overhaul service capabilities for over 18,000 line items of avionics and instruments to the world’s aviation market that exceeds industry demands. All activities at this facility are FAA 14 CFR Part 145 related. The primary scope of our business is the maintenance and alteration of aircraft instruments, accessories and avionics. We maintain extensive MRO capabilities for third-party equipment, including Air Data Computers, Radars, Actuation, Fuel Measurement, Cabin Pressure, Voice and Data Recorders and much more.

Company General Information:

FAA Certified Repair Station: No. UL2R217L (copy attached) Approved FAA Alcohol/Anti-Drug Plan: No. D-SO-00887-S (See Ops Spec. No. A449 included) Note: Recognizing the regulatory changes to 14 CFR Part 120, we do require our subcontracted

maintenance providers to comply with an Anti-Drug and Alcohol Misuse Prevention Program. EASA Part-145 Certified: Certificate No. 145.4261 (copy attached) ISO 9001:2008/AS9110:2009 – Cert. No. 13374 (copy attached) Cage Code: 1QGD5 Tax ID No: 38-1865601 DUNS No: 002775757 Total square footage: 44,000 sq. ft. (Concrete/block/stucco 1-story facility) of which 24,000 sq. ft. is Production Number of Employees: 38 QA: 5 Production: 22 Sales: 2

Key Management:

Operations Manager: Donna Himschoot FAA Accountable Manager: Timothy C. Miles

L-3 Communications Component Overhaul & Repair, Inc. 5250 NW 33

rd Avenue

Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309-6301

Phone: 954-497-0100

Fax: 954-497-0190/0117

Website: www.as.l-3com.com

http://www.as.l-3com.com/


General Summary ……continued

Remittance Information:

Check in US Dollars via mail:

L-3 Communications Component Overhaul & Repair, Inc.

21863 Network Place

Chicago, IL 60673-1223

Check in U.S. Dollars via courier:


JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A.

Lockbox No. 21863

8th

Floor Mailroom

525 West Monroe Street

Chicago, IL 60661

Wire Transfer in US Dollars:


JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A.

Chicago, IL USA

ABA No. – 071000013 Acct. No. – 656511011

SWIFT Code – CHASUS33

Ship To:


5250 NW 33rd

Avenue

Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309-6301

ORGANIZATIONAL CHART

President

Repair Station

Operations

Manager

Director of

OperationsQuality Manager

Repair Station

Accountable

Manager

Certificated

Repairman /

Inspectors

Quality Engineers

Technical

Publications

Administrator

Key Personnel and

Direct Authority for

the Repair Station

Support Personnel

for the Repair

Station

Direct Report

Indirect Report

Legend

Section /

Operations

Supervisors

Direct Authority for

the Repair Station


General Summary……………continued

This checklist is based on the requirements of the CASE 1-A Standard

A CERTIFICATION

1. Does the ROV hold an FAA Repair Station certificate?

Yes

2. Record certificate number:

UL2R217L

3. Include copies of certificates and limitations:

Attached

4. Is the certificate displayed unobscured in an area accessible to the public

Yes

B. ANTI-DRUG TESTING PLAN

1. Is the plan compliant with Title 49, Part 40, “Procedures for Transportation Workplace Drug

and Alcohol Testing Programs”?

Yes

C. GENERAL

1. Does the ROV only perform work for which it is authorized on its Operations Specifications?

Yes

2. If the ROV deals in non-aircraft parts, materials and/or maintenance activities, are those

activities adequately segregated from all aircraft functions?

Yes

3. Does the ROV maintain files of audit findings and corrective actions for three years? Are those

files accessible to external auditors?

Yes

D. QUALITY CONTROL

1. Is there an established Quality Control program?

Yes

2. Does the ROV have an up-to-date QA/QC Manual?

Yes

3. Does the manual detail the duties, responsibilities and reporting relationships of the QA/QC

department?

Yes

4. Does the QA/QC department maintain a current signature roster?

Yes

5. Do the ROV’s return-to-service documents meet customer and FAA requirements:

Yes

6. Does the ROV have an internal audit and surveillance function?

Yes

7. Does this function ensure compliance with customer specifications?

Yes

8. Does the ROV have an audit and surveillance program to ensure subcontractor quality?

Yes

9. Does the audit program assure appropriate corrective action?

Yes

10. Does proper segregation exist between inspection and maintenance responsibilities?

Yes

11. Do supervisors, inspectors and mechanics hold A&P or Repairman certificates?

Yes

12. Does the ROV have an established procedure to provide corrective action for discrepancies

noted during repair/overhaul operations?

Yes

13. Does the ROV maintain an approved vendor list?

Yes




E. INSPECTION

1. Are inspectors properly trained and certified?

Yes

2. Does the ROV maintain a list of RII items that each inspector is authorized to repair?

N/A

3. Does the ROV perform any required inspections (RII) for any customers?

N/A

4. Does the inspection roster identify RII-qualified/certified inspectors (where appropriate)?

N/A

5. Does the ROV have an acceptable receiving inspection system?

Yes

6. Does the ROV have an acceptable procedure for identifying customers’ parts?

Yes

7. Does the ROV maintain traceability information as required?

Yes

8. Does the ROV obtain certification on all raw materials received?

Yes

9. Do acceptable sampling procedures exist to adequately ensure quality?

Yes

F. TECHNICAL DATA CONTROL

Note: “Manuals” in this context includes any technical data, i.e., drawings, wiring diagrams or test

specifications necessary to perform a required service.

1. Does the ROV have the required show manuals and specifications to perform the

repair/overhaul functions in accordance with customer requirements?

Yes

2. Have approved procedures been established to control manual revisions that deviate from OEM

specifications (i.e., EO’s or EA’s)?

Yes

3. Does the ROV have an acceptable revision service?

Yes

4. Does the ROV maintain records of manual revisions?

Yes

5. Are manual revisions current?

Yes

6. Are component overhaul manuals properly identified and available to mechanics?

Yes

7. Does the ROV have a system for the control of working copies of manuals that ensures that they

are revised when the masters are revised?

Yes

8. Is technical data stored in a manner that it is protected from dirt and damage?

Yes

9. Are viewing devices in good condition and available for viewing technical data?

Yes

10. Are inspection manuals controlled to reflect current inspection procedures?

Yes

11. Is a specific individual responsible, by title, for the technical data program?

Yes

12. If the ROV has ODA authority, does it have a system for approving deviation from OEM data

and for revising OEM technical data?

N/A




G. SHELF LIFE PROGRAM

1. Does the ROV have a documented shelf-life program?

Yes

2. Does the program list parts, materials and applicable shelf-life limits?

Yes

3. Is responsibility for this program assigned to a specific person/position?

Yes

4. Does each relevant item have its shelf life limit displayed?

Yes

5. Is there an adequate system to assure that no item is issued or used beyond its expiration date?

Yes

6. Are items sampled for shelf life within limits?

Yes

H. TOOL AND CALIBRATION

1. Does the ROV have a tool calibration program?

Yes

2. Does the ROV have a specific person responsible for the Tool Calibration program?

Yes

3. Is there a back-up person responsible for the program when the primary individual is

unavailable?

Yes

4. Are all calibration-required tools/instruments itemized on the tool calibration list?

Yes

5. Does each tool have a specific interval between calibration verifications?

Yes

6. Are the standards used to calibrate tools traceable to the controlling government agency, i.e., the

National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)?

Yes

7. Does a system exist that identifies each tool in the program and its calibration due date?

Yes

8. Does the ROV have a procedure that prevents tools and equipment from being used that are out

of service or due for calibration?

Yes

9. Does the ROV have a procedure for the control of calibration of personal tools?

Yes

10. Did a sample check of the program indicate that the ROV is monitoring for compliance?

Yes

11. Are tools and test equipment in serviceable condition?

Yes

12. Are tools stored in an orderly manner?

Yes

13. Do calibration records:

a. show the date of calibration? Yes

b. identify the individual or vendor that performed the calibration or check? Yes

c. show the calibration due date?

Yes

I. TRAINING

1. Does the ROV have a documented training program?

Yes

2. Does the program include all mechanics, inspectors, technical supervisors and subcontractors?

Yes

3. Are formal training and OJT properly documented?

Yes




J. RECORDS AND REPORTS

1. Are ROV work records complete, in order and legible?

Yes

2. Do these records contain a description of the work performed, the date the work was

accomplished and the name of the person doing the work?

Yes

3. Are all test and inspection records included in the work package?

Yes

4. Do records contain the name, certificate number and type of certificate of the person certifying

the part as serviceable?

Yes

5. Are the persons who perform the repair/overhaul, inspection and test activities authorized by the

ROV’s Procedures Manual?

Yes

6. Does the ROV maintain traceability of all parts and materials?

Yes

7. Does the ROV maintain certification on all subcontract work?

Yes

8. Does the ROV’s record keeping and retention time system meet FAR requirements?

Yes

9. Are training records for mechanics, inspectors, and supervisors retained for two years after the

person leaves the company?

Yes

10. Does the ROV have a procedure for reporting defects or unairworthy conditions?

Yes

K. HOUSING AND FACILITIES

1. Does the ROV have a facility of adequate size to house all necessary tooling, equipment,

materials and parts to perform the work?

Yes

2. Does the housing adequately protect parts, materials and customer units from damage, theft, and

contamination?

Yes

3. Is the environment appropriate to protect workers such that the quality of workmanship is not

impaired by physical efficiency?

Yes

4. Does the facility have adequately lighting?

Yes

5. Are storage facilities separate from shop and work areas?

Yes

6. Do shipping and receiving areas have adequate space, lighting, shelving, security and fire

protection?

Yes

7. Is there an adequate and appropriate area to safety store customer-owned shipping containers

and protect them from damage?

Yes

L. SAFETY/SECURITY/FIRE PROTECTION

1. Does the ROV provide adequate security for customer parts in its possession?

Yes

2. Is the security system reviewed periodically by management or by an outside vendor?

Yes

3. Are fire-protection devices inspected periodically to local fire code or fire department

requirements?

Yes

4. Are fire stations identified, and are fire extinguishers in serviceable condition?

Yes




L. SAFETY/SECURITY/FIRE PROTECTION…………..continued

5. Are fire lanes, doors, and fire extinguishers clear of obstructions?

Yes

6. Are safety guards in place on power equipment?

Yes

7. Do the ROV’s shop environmental controls meet industry standards?

Yes

M. STORAGE

1. Are parts and materials properly identified and properly stored?

Yes

2. Does the ROV have a method to separate serviceable and non-serviceable parts?

Yes

3. Do parts in bins match part numbers on bins?

Yes

4. Are parts and materials properly protected from damage and deterioration?

Yes

5. Are flammable/toxic/volatile materials properly identified and stored?

Yes

6. Are sensitive parts and equipment, e.g., oxygen parts, o-rings and ESD’s properly packaged,

identified, and stored to protect them from damage and contamination?

Yes

7. Are oxygen and other high pressure bottles correctly identified and properly stored?

Yes

N. WORK PROCESSING

1. Does the ROV have adequate tooling and test equipment to perform the work?

Yes

2. Are mechanics, inspectors, and supervisors properly trained, authorized, and certificated for the

work they perform?

Yes

3. Are adequate tools available at the mechanics’ work stations?

Yes

4. Are proper, current manuals available at the mechanics’ work stations?

Yes

5. Are mechanics using the correct manuals at their work stations?

Yes

6. Are customer-owned parts properly identified throughout all maintenance actions and in

storage?

Yes

7. Is there a work turnover procedure in use?

N/A

8. Does the shop segregate serviceable from unserviceable components?

Yes

9. Does the facility provide adequate protection of parts in process, (i.e., filtered air or clean room,

depending on type of part)?

Yes

10. Are work areas, including supervisor’s offices, kept clean?

Yes

11. Are smoking, eating and drinking prohibited in work areas as appropriate?

Yes

12. Are fluid-dispensing cans and servicing units properly identified?

Yes




O. SHIPPING

1. Are components shipped in appropriate containers or as specified by the customer?

Yes

2. Does the ROV verify that identification data (i.e., part number, serial number, nomenclature,

mod, number) on the parts tag matches the information on the corresponding data plate?

Yes

P. SCRAPPED PARTS

1. Does the ROV have a documented procedure to assure that scrapped parts are either returned to

the customer or mutilated beyond use or repair?

Yes

2. Does the program identify an individual who is responsible for verifying that mutilation is

accomplished?

Yes

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