Jet Aviation Basel performed a skin

replacement on a Challenger 604

when the aircraft was hit by a

service truck on the airfield,

damaging the lower right-hand side

of the fuselage structure.

To prevent any movement of the

aircraft during the skin replacement,

technicians first manufactured and

installed shoring equipment,

according to Bombardier’s requirements.

The right-hand engine,

pylon and saddle tank structure

were disassembled before removing

the damaged skin and the new

custom-made skin panel was then

adapted, installed, riveted, sealed

and repainted.

Jet Aviation states that during the

skin replacement, the aircraft

underwent a 60-month maintenance

inspection, avionics mid-life

upgrades, a 3,200 hour check and a

hot-section inspection on both

engines. In addition, a new carpet was

installed and four seats upholstered.