5 Reasons to Use Automated Test Systems to Test Wire in Aerospace and Defence

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The aerospace and defence industries demand unparalleled levels of reliability and precision. Every component, including wiring, must meet strict standards to ensure safety and functionality. Manual testing methods, while effective in some cases, often lack the efficiency, scalability, and accuracy required in high-stakes environments. This is where automated test systems to test wire shine. These…

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Improving Testing Accuracy and Reducing TAT in Aircraft Engine Maintenance

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In the aerospace industry, the reliability of aircraft engines, auxiliary power units (APUs), and line replaceable units (LRUs) is paramount. These components are critical for the safety, efficiency, and operational readiness of aircraft. Ensuring they function correctly necessitates rigorous electrical testing of interconnect systems, wire harnesses, and active modules. However, traditional testing methods often fall…

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The Importance of Electrical Testing for Engine, APU, and LRU Maintenance

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Aircraft maintenance is a critical component of aviation safety and operational efficiency. Among the many systems that keep aircraft running smoothly, electrical interconnect systems, wire harnesses, and active modules play an indispensable role. These components are responsible for powering and connecting key systems in engines, auxiliary power units (APUs), and line replaceable units (LRUs).  This…

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Challenges For Engine MRO Facilities in 2025 – and How to Overcome Them

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The aviation industry is experiencing unprecedented demand for maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services, particularly for aircraft engines. With ageing fleets, supply chain disruptions, and increasing regulatory requirements, MRO facilities face growing pressure to deliver efficient, reliable services. This article explores the key challenges impacting engine MRO operations in 2025 and highlights strategies to address…

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Reducing TAT for Engine MRO Facilities

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In the aircraft engine maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) industry, reducing turnaround time (TAT) has become not just a goal but a necessity. High TATs delay fleet readiness, disrupt airline schedules, and strain operational costs, especially as global demand for engine MRO continues to surge. As decision-makers in MRO workshops, understanding the importance of reducing…

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Narrowbody maintenance pressures eased by engine test solution

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MK Test Systems are easing narrowbody maintenance market pressures with a complete turnkey APU and aircraft engine test solution.  The resurgence in the airline industry’s narrowbody segment is driving substantial growth in the narrowbody engine maintenance market. For MROs, this translates to increased workloads and mounting pressures to deliver timely and high-quality maintenance services. In…

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Is India becoming aviation’s next powerhouse?

Aviation Week has just published this article on whether India could become aviation’s next big powerhouse. MK Test Systems have been operating in the region for nearly 20 years, and have certainly seen a rise in opportunities – but is it as strong a growth as Aviation Week is suggesting?    The aviation sector in…

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Lockheed Martin order first RTS system

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      MK Test systems is very pleased to announce receipt of the first RTS ® order from Lockheed Martin.   The system will be implemented in the aerospace and defence corporation’s Fort Worth, TX site.  It is expected to be the first of multiple orders for RTS, MK’s modular wire harness test system.  …

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COMAC AMM lists BLTU4 for use on ARJ21 aircraft

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COMAC AMM now lists BLTU4 The COMAC AMM (Aircraft Maintenance Manual) for ARJ21 aircraft has been updated to specify MK Test’s BLTU4 tool as an approved loop resistance tester.   COMAC – a Chinese state-owned manufacturer of passenger aircraft – started production of the ARJ21 aircraft in 2015.  There are currently 100 of the planes…

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