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M3 Capabilities

Features

Our full-service aircraft modification center features:

  • More than 430,000 square feet of hangar space, and the ability to accommodate aircraft of all sizes, from small rotor-wing aircraft to widebody jets 
  • A modern strip and paint facility, capable of painting widebody jets 
  • Full complement of backshop and manufacturing capabilities 
M3 capabilities

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Aircraft Operations - Manufacturing Capabilities

Our experienced workforce includes a full-range of engineering talent, including all disciplines necessary for aeronautical programs and highly skilled A&P-licensed aircraft mechanics and electricians.

Our M3 facility has a full range of Hangar, Dock and Line, manufacturing and assembly capabilities to support all aircraft operations. Manufacturing capabilities include:

  • Sheet metal fabrication
  • Machining fabrication
  • Finishing shop
  • Mechanical assembly
  • Electrical assembly
  • Cable and harness assembly
  • Electrical testing
  • Fiberglass and composite fabrication
  • Graphics fabrication
  • Cabinet shop 
  • Rapid prototyping
Airplane in flight

U.S. Air Force C-5 Fleet Readiness

This partnership offers the Air Force extensive supplemental depot capability for a low-risk, cost-effective, high-quality solution for improved C-5M fleet availability.

Our team is ready to alleviate capacity constraints by offering the following services and support for programmed and unscheduled depot level maintenance (PDM/UDLM):

  • Multiple C-5M maintenance facilities in Waco, Texas and Rome, New York ready to provide PDM/UDLM support
  • Two environmentally controlled paint facilities capable of painting C-5-sized aircraft
  • Teamed with C-5M parts manufacturers and providers minimizing risk to supply chain  
  • Experienced production team capable of meeting C-5M PDM requirements

Supplier Requirements

Resources

  • C-130 Solutions Data Sheet

    C-130 Solutions Data Sheet

  • Assured Aerospace Solutions Brochure

    Assured Aerospace Solutions Brochure

  • M3 Capabilities Brochure

    M3 Capabilities Brochure

  • C-130 Avionics Modernization Program (AMP) Increment 2 Solution For International Customers Data Sheet

    C-130 Avionics Modernization Program (AMP) Increment 2 Solution For International Customers Data Sheet

  • ARES and HADES Data Sheet

    ARES and HADES Data Sheet

  • US Air Force EC-37B Cross Deck Data Sheet

    US Air Force EC-37B Cross Deck Data Sheet

  • Next-generation Open Vehicle Architecture Data Sheet

    Next-Generation Open Vehicle Architecture Data Sheet

  • Vehicle Agnostic Safety Enhancements Data Sheet

    Vehicle Agnostic Safety Enhancements Data Sheet

  • Business Jet Missionization Data Sheet

    Business Jet Missionization Data Sheet

  • International Business Jet Missionization Data Sheet

    International Business Jet Missionization Data Sheet

Certifications

  • CMMI-DEV Certificate

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