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Lockheed Martin order first RTS system
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. …
Read MoreCOMAC AMM lists BLTU4 for use on ARJ21 aircraft
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…
Read MoreAnother ExLRT purchased by British Airways
British Airways have placed an order for an additional ExLRT from MK Test Systems. This latest unit to be purchased by the airline is destined for use at BA’s Heathrow maintenance hub. British Airways are the UK’s 2nd largest carrier, operating a mix of Boeing wide-body aircraft, and Airbus narrow and wide-body aircraft. They…
Read MoreBoeing set to replace LRT with record-breaking order for 60 ExLRT
Boeing order 60 ExLRT loop resistance testers to replace LRT from BAE Systems The Boeing Company have placed a bulk order for 60 ExLRT loop resistance testers, confirming their intention to migrate completely from BAE Systems’ LRT tools. ExLRT was designed and developed by MK Test Systems in partnership with Boeing, with the first…
Read MoreCargolux become first dedicated cargo carrier to select ExLRT
Cargolux have just become the first dedicated cargo airline to select the ExLRT from MK Test Systems as their loop resistance tool. Europe’s largest all-cargo airline, Cargolux operate a fleet of Boeing 747-8 and 747-400 freighters. Their MRO hangar in Luxembourg can now carry out specified loop resistance measurements in line with Boeing’s prescribed maintenance tests…
Read MoreMK Test Partners with ECA Group for high speed harness testing
ECA Group and MK Test Systems have established a partnership to bring on the market a low voltage testing solution that will advance aircraft assembly considerably. The two companies have industrialised a harness testing system that will lead to faster aircraft assembly. The new test system, RTS, will enter into service this year. ECA…
Read MoreTE Seacon installs Automeg subsea test system
TE Seacon select Automeg for SEPS compliant connector testing MK Test Systems have recently installed two Automeg HV wire harness test systems for new customer TE Seacon, based in Texas, USA. TE Seacon are world leaders in the manufacture of electrical underwater mateable connectors. Their products are typically used in deep sea drilling control,…
Read MoreMK Test’s BLRT selected by Safran for LEAP-1B engine testing
Safran Aircraft Engines have selected MK Test System’s BLRT (Bond, Loop and Joint Resistance Tester) for testing the CFM LEAP-1B aircraft engine. Safran is a global high-technology group, operating in the aviation, defence and space markets. It prioritises environmental improvements within its R&T and innovation roadmaps for its products. The LEAP-1B engine is…
Read MoreMK ships new portable harness tester to ThyssenKrupp
ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems is the latest defence customer to invest in an MK Test System for use aboard submarines. Germany-based ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems are the world market leader in submarines. They recently took delivery of a Portable F1500 Automeg, an automatic high voltage wire harness system at their Kiel shipyard. ThyssenKrupp required a specialist configuration as standard…
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