First full-cycle in-house engine repair and return marks milestone for AerFin
Aircraft and engine aftermarket solutions provider, AerFin, has completed its first full-cycle engine repair and return-to-service using only its internal capabilities – a milestone the company says demonstrates the agility and value of its in-house MRO operation.
The engine in question, a CFM56 unit initially deemed unserviceable, was one of three acquired by AerFin for teardown. However, the company’s trading team identified potential in one of the engines and proposed a repair solution instead of full dismantlement.
Rather than parting out all three engines, AerFin’s engineers replaced the 21X and 22X modules of the selected unit with serviceable components sourced from another engine in the same package. The entire operation was carried out at the company’s MRO facility in South Wales.
By conducting the complex module swap internally, AerFin was able to reduce turnaround time, lower costs and significantly increase the commercial value of the repaired engine. A successful test cell run followed, confirming the engine’s readiness for return to service.
Simon Bayliss, chief operating officer at AerFin, said: “This is a fantastic result for the business. At AerFin, we pride ourselves on seeing value where others don’t. Not only have we recovered value from an engine that may otherwise have been parted out, but we’ve demonstrated a new level of agility in how we manage and maintain engine material. It’s a real testament to the capability we’ve built in-house – and this is just the beginning.”
With the successful repair now complete, AerFin says it has three distinct options for the remaining engines: teardown, lease, or resale – allowing maximum flexibility to meet evolving market demand.
In addition to delivering commercial and operational benefits, the repair project also contributes to sustainability by extending the engine’s life and reducing the need for newly manufactured parts.
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