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Blackhawk Performance Center earns repair station certification
With this certification in hand, Blackhawk Performance Center Broomfield stands ready and excited to support the broad needs of turboprop and light jet aircraft owners.
Blackhawk Broomfield’s expertise with the PT6 engine spans decades to benefit clients during overhaul, repair and hot sections.

The Blackhawk Group's Broomfield, Colorado-based Blackhawk Performance Center (BPC) at Rocky Mountain Metropolitan airport has received FAA Part 145 repair station certification.

“Receiving the FAA Part 145 repair station certification is a testament to our unwavering commitment to safety, quality and excellence in the aerospace industry,” says sales director Beau Hawkins. “With this certification in hand, we stand ready and excited to support the broad needs of turboprop and light jet aircraft owners and operators.”

With this certification, Blackhawk Performance Centers offer a full suite of services, including:

- Factory-new engine upgrades: Expert installation of Blackhawk's XP Engine+ upgrades.

- Full-service MRO capabilities: Complete maintenance and support for King Air aircraft.

- Avionics solutions: Certified dealer for Garmin, Collins, Gogo and AirText, offering sales, installation and support for King Air and Citation aircraft.

- Experienced Team: Blackhawk's average technician has over 15 years of experience on PT6 powered aircraft with a dedicated avionics team that has performed over 30 Garmin G1000/G5000 installations.

“Our expertise with the PT6 engine spans decades to benefit our clients during overhaul, repair and hot sections. We leverage our technology to ensure every engine is operating at peak performance through engine vibration technology, oil analysis and engine performance data,” says director of engine programmes Bob O'Connor, who has been supporting PT6 clients for over 30 years.

The Broomfield location joins the Blackhawk Group's Columbia, Missouri-based Blackhawk Performance Center as premier service locations for light turbine aircraft. Additional Performance Centers include two AVEX Performance Centers in Camarillo, California and Broomfield, Colorado, which provide unparalleled support for the TBM operator community.

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