ExecuJet MRO Services Australia has completed the country’s first 120-month heavy maintenance check on a Legacy 500. The aircraft was serviced at its MRO facility at Essendon Fields Airport in Melbourne. Delivered new in 2015, it was also the first Legacy 500 delivered to an Australian operator.

The inspection involved full removal of cabin and cockpit furnishings, sidewalls, roof liners, and fuel tank access panels in the wings. Internal inspections covered the fuselage, wings and attach points for flight controls. The landing gear was also replaced with an overhauled unit.

ExecuJet brought in technical staff from other base maintenance sites in Australia to gain experience on this level of Embraer airframe disassembly. Embraer sent its own specialists to support the work and carry out bonding structure tests.

ExecuJet MRO Services general manager for Melbourne Rohan Coots says: “The Embraer specialists performed bonding structure tests as well as provided valuable support throughout the project via its contact centre. ExecuJet MRO Services Australia was chosen for this very heavy maintenance check because of the quality of our workmanship and experience in heavy maintenance projects.” He adds: “The fact we have supported this particular aircraft since its entry into service and are an Australia-based authorised service centre for Embraer was also integral to the decision.”