The operational support for the Lockheed F4 “Phantom” flying fleet worldwide is a priority, despite the discontinuation of spare parts production for the General Electric J79 engines for several years.
Objective:
Out-of-service engines in the USA are to be transported, disassembled, and necessary parts repaired through established procedures.
Measures:
Negotiations with the German Air Force for the utilization of approved repair procedures.
Establishment of export procedures for defense goods from the USA to Germany, adhering to “ITAR” regulations,including relevant end-user certificates.
Development of work plans and adjustments to repair procedures.
Quality control and final acceptance.
Creation of a network with international customers and the establishment of a sales structure.
Sales, shipping, documentation, and warranty services.
Results:
The delivery of US engines was successfully achieved in batches.
An internal structure for inspection and refurbishment was implemented.
In the first year alone, revenues in the six-figure euro range were realized.
