Year |
Industry Event |
Refocusing Response |
1982
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Cylinder barrels could only be plated a limited number of times. Existing technology for re-barreling of cylinders was the cost effective way of extending the useful life of a cylinder. |
In addition to Airmotive Engineering Corp.'s (AEC) re-barreling approvals, AEC has a an extensive list of PMA approvals for engine parts, especially for radial engines. AEC begins working for Engine Components, Inc. (ECi). |
1984
|
Customer base expressed interest in “one stop shopping”. Vertical integration is pursued in order to meet customer expectations. |
Acquired approvals for regrinding of camshafts, crankshafts and lifters plus an extensive list of PMA approvals. |
1989 |
Break-in of Channelcromium process has always been marginal and as a result, market acceptance has never been universal. More predictable break-in is pursued. |
A license was obtained from Laystall Engineering in England for a patented process that impregnates chromium with silicon carbide particles. The Cermicrome™ process is FAA approved and introduced to the industry. |
| 1991 |
Customers express need for better durability of a weld repaired cylinder head. |
FAA approval and begins proprietary cylinder repair process called Improved Fatigue Resistance™ (IFR™). |
1992 |
OSHA classifies the chromium plating process as a serious health risk to process performers |
AEC evaluates environmentally friendly alternative processes to replace the chromium plating process. |
1994
|
Nikasil® or nickel plated bores achieve wide acceptance in automotive and other piston engine applications. |
FAA approval received for the proprietary CermiNil™ repair process that compares favorably with the Nikasil process and begins commercial production. |
1997 |
Market widely accepts the CermiNil™ repair process as an improvement over the Channelcrome and Cermicrome processes. |
Chromium plating process was discontinued after 54 years of continuous operation. |
2001
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Market awareness of extensive FAA-PMA parts list is low. |
AEC develops ECi's exclusive TITAN® brand cylinder assemblies, along with over 1,500 PMA parts, including a complete engine kit consisting of all FAA-PMA parts. |
2002
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The ISO 9001:2000 international quality standard gains recognition in the US as a quality management system that enhances customer satisfaction. |
Registration of ISO 9001:2000 was successfully accomplished. |
2005
|
The emerging kit plane market creates a demand for an experimental kit engine. |
AEC introduces the over 100 parts for the general aviation experimental market. |
