General Misconceptions....
- Installing systems on an aircraft with Commercial Off-The Shelf (COTS) components can not be done.
- Installing COTS is discouraged by the FAA.
- COTS based equipment is sub-standard to non-COTS equipment built from scratch by OEMs.
- Aircraft Systems should last the life of the aircraft.
Reality....
- As long as COTS components meet certification standards, the FAA can care less that they are COTS.
- As COTS components often meet or exceed aviation quality standards.
- Aircraft and Avionics OEMs are using COTS components more and more in their equipment.
- The life of a component will depend on how long that component can perform its intended functions.
- If the component can not meet a desired function then it has met its life expectancy.
Saving your time And Expense
- As long as COTS components meet certification standards, the FAA can care less that they are COTS.
- As COTS components often meet or exceed aviation quality standards.
- Aircraft and Avionics OEMs are using COTS components more and more in their equipment.
- The life of a component will depend on how long that component can perform its intended functions.
- If the component can not meet a desired function then it has met its life expectancy.
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN OUR WORK?
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Certifications
ANS has an extensive network of FAA DER’s qualified to obtain certification of aircraft equipment, systems & modifications (STC’s). We can approve major repairs & alterations. Through our EASA partners, we can also provide EASA certifications & approvals.
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Engineering
Using the latest drafting tools, ANS provides System & Equipment, Structures, Interior, and other engineering design services to Airlines, Avionics Companies, Leasing Companies, MRO’s and more.
Although specializing in transport category aircraft we also provide these services for Business Jets, General Aviation and Helicopters.
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Interiors
We are experts in taking an aircraft from one configuration to the next. We are your solution if you want to move monuments (Galley’s, Lavatory’s & Partitions), change seating arrangements (First, Business & Coach), replace IFE, Lighting and more.
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Other Services
We provide specialized services such as performing an aircraft analysis to determine what is minimally required to meet existing or upcoming regulatory mandates (ADS-B, CPDLC, RNAV & RNP, etc.).
We are able to locate hard to find parts, including engines, landing gears, or even an entire aircraft. It doesn’t matter the nature of your project, we can help.