RUAG Successfully Completes Third C-Check of Falcon 900EX

Falcon 900EX: Third C-Check with 13 modifications completed 

As one specific example of the CAMO’s activities, the third C-Check of the Dassault Falcon 900EX was completed successfully – a major check due every six years with a scheduled downtime of around three months. As part of this maintenance work, 13 modifications were installed, including two new instruments in the cockpit. At the same time, possible obsolescence risks were assessed and a Major Periodic Inspection (MPI) of the three engines was performed. Global supply shortages for spare parts called for proactive coordination by RUAG.

Exclusive government order with the highest requirements

As a specialized unit of the Swiss Air Force, the Federal Air Transport Service is the only organization authorized and qualified to perform government air transports and national surveys. The fleet features six systems, four of which RUAG is responsible for: the Dassault Falcon 900EX, the Cessna Citation Excel 560XL, the Super King Air 300C and the Twin Otter.

RUAG as CAMO: Neutral hub and overall technical responsibility

For four of these systems, RUAG assumes the role of CAMO, responsible for full oversight of their continuing airworthiness. Though the state aircraft are military-registered, they are maintained in line with EASA standards, a regulatory interface for which RUAG has the necessary qualifications. As part of a Service Level Agreement (SLA) with the Armed Forces Logistics Organisation (AFLO), RUAG acts as a neutral instance, coordinating all stakeholders such as manufacturers and MRO organizations acting exclusively on behalf of and under the oversight of RUAG.

The CAMO’s main tasks include continuous monitoring of all maintenance due dates, the coordination of modifications according to the modification service process and life cycle management of the fleet. RUAG combines military know-how with expertise in civil regulations.