ExecuJet MRO Services Australia has completed a major 20-year scheduled airframe inspection on an Indonesian-registered Embraer Legacy 600 at its Sydney facility, underscoring the company's ability to attract heavy maintenance work from across Asia.

The 20-year inspection is one of the heaviest maintenance checks done on the Legacy 600, as it involves removal of the landing gear and the cabin interior, so as to examine hard-to-reach areas for in-depth inspections. Maintenance engineers then carry out direct visual inspection to assess structural fatigue.

During the inspection, a few defects requiring highly specialised repairs were discovered. ExecuJet worked closely with Embraer and specialist engineering partners to coordinate expertise and specialised equipment from North America and Europe to Australia.

Once on-site, the specialist team deployed a custom-built line boring jig to precisely restore the parts that needed it. The work required accuracy measured to thousandths of an inch, highlighting the precision engineering and international coordination involved in resolving a complex structural finding during heavy maintenance.

ExecuJet MRO Services Australia is certified by Indonesia's Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and currently performs about three airframe heavy maintenance checks on Indonesian-registered aircraft per year.

Grant Ingall, regional vice president Australasia at ExecuJet MRO Services, says: “Our customers value the level of access and transparency we provide throughout the maintenance process. Customers can visit the hangar to see their aircraft being worked on and speak directly to maintenance engineers and technicians working on their aircraft. If an unexpected defect is identified, being able to see and understand the issue firsthand can make the decision-making and approval process much more straightforward.”

ExecuJet's support for Indonesian operators is further strengthened by Indonesian-speaking members of its Australian team, providing customers with a familiar point of contact throughout their maintenance visit.

“We have built a strong relationship with the Indonesian business aviation community over a number of years. It goes beyond carrying out the maintenance itself. Having people who can communicate with customers in their own language, keep them informed and support them while they are here helps make what can be a complex maintenance event much easier to manage.” adds Ingall.

ExecuJet expects further Indonesian aircraft to arrive at its Australian facilities for major maintenance over the coming months.