Weather Radar Restoration for a 1950s Aircraft Fleet

Service Category: Sustainment & Capability Partnerships

Sub-Service: MRO Strategy & Support • Obsolescence Management • Vendor Ecosystem Enablement

Project Background

A vintage defence aircraft fleet faced total radar unserviceability. The designated MRO had no spares, documentation, or technical expertise to sustain the 1950s-era weather radar system.

Key Challenge

With no technical manuals, spares, or test setups available, restoration required complete reverse-engineering and re-establishment of testing and repair capability.

Solution & Execution

ASA engaged a senior retired radar specialist and initiated a full restoration program:

  • Circuit diagrams redrawn from scratch
  • Critical spares sourced globally from legacy vendors
  • A dedicated calibration and test bench fabricated
  • Client-approved validation of performance and safety parameters

Outcome

  • Weather radar functionality restored across the fleet
  • Independent testing & repair capability created
  • Significant improvement in mission reliability and asset availability
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