AUBURN, WASHINGTON February 7, 2023 – The United States Air Force has awarded PPI Technical Services (PPITS) a strategically important contract to upgrade and enhance a host of testing, measuring and diagnostic equipment for The Nation of Indonesia-Air Unit (TNI-AU) Depot 10, Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory (PMEL), Bandung Air Force Base (AFB), Indonesia.
This contract follows a significant long-term contract to PPITS in January 2023 for tire and wheel maintenance support to the Philippine Air Force’s fleet of Lockheed C-130 Hercules large transport aircraft.
This latest contract underscores the importance of the relationship between the U.S. and Indonesia.
The scope of this contract includes assisting TNI-AU personnel with the management of personnel, equipment, tools, materials as well as other items and services necessary to operate the PMEL in accordance with (IAW) US Air Force Technical Order 00-20-14, AFMETCAL Program (Air Force Metrology and Calibration).
“We are pleased to be the chosen company to provide such important technical capabilities to such an important U.S. ally. This selection underscores the U.S. Government’s confidence in PPITS,” said George Canovas, Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) of Precision Aerospace Products, PPITS’ Parent Company.
The areas of responsibility for PPITS are quite comprehensive in the area of precision technical maintenance, technical training, repair and calibration procedures that includes but not limited to:
- Electronics
- Electromechanical systems
- Radiofrequency and telecommunications
- Physics
- Optics
- Thermodynamic principals
- Physical and dimensional equipment
- Mathematics and number systems
- Operating principals of complex and intricate TMDE and laboratory standards
- Interpreting block, schematic, wiring and logic diagrams and technical data
- Troubleshooting techniques
- Calibration traceability, metrology techniques, laboratory practices and planning
- Microprocessors, computer operational principals, language and software
- Repair of complex and intricate TMDE laboratory standards and specialized tools
- Training, management supply and facility requirements
- Support, staffing, equipment scheduling production and material controls
- AFMETCAL program and functions and procedures
“These are all technical areas for which PPITS has positioned itself to execute and build upon its growing technical abilities,” said Rusty Von Querner, Director of Operations at PPITS.
“We have built a strong relationship with the nation of Indonesia over many years and clearly understand their needs. We also understand the complexities of these necessary and complex variables to perform safe and thorough repair, maintenance and overhaul requirements as part of this effort,” added Canovas.
For more information, please contact PPI Technical Services RvonQuerner@pacprop.com, call
+1.253.409.1472 or visit our website https://ppitechservices.com
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