Irkut Corporation (part of UAC of Rostec State Corporation) put into operation a new service center for SuperJet 100 airliners in Komsomolsk-on-Amur.

The corresponding certificate was issued to the production center of the branch of PJSC Irkut Corporation Regional Aircraft in Komsomolsk-on-Amur (as part of PJSC UAC) by representatives of the Federal Air Transport Agency. It authorizes the maintenance and repair of SuperJet 100 aircraft.

“The new service center was created based on many years of experience in the operation of SuperJet. It is capable of performing a wide range of on-site operations, including servicing engine systems, flight navigation equipment and other key aircraft systems. Its geographical position makes it irreplaceable for the Far Eastern carriers. The center was opened as part of measures to improve and develop after-sales service for domestic SSJ 100 aircraft,”— said Anatoly Serdyukov, industrial director of the Rostec aviation cluster.

As of today, UAC has already reached preliminary agreements with Yakutia Airlines on servicing aircraft in the new center. In addition, the corresponding negotiations are underway with a number of other air carriers operating SuperJet 100 aircraft on the route network of the eastern regions of Russia.

“SuperJet maintenance and repair is an important area of our business. Our after-sales support center for aircraft in Zhukovsky is constantly expanding its competencies. The creation of another high-tech center in Komsomolsk-on-Amur is connected with the government's plans to develop air traffic in the Far East, ”— said Oleg Gulyaev, director of the Regional Aircraft branch of PJSC Irkut Corporation.

The center's specialists underwent additional theoretical and practical training to perform maintenance and repair of SuperJet 100 aircraft. The center, in accordance with the Federal Aviation Regulations 285 certificate, is authorized to carry out operational and periodic maintenance of aircraft and also maintenance of aircraft system components.

Permitted types of work include maintenance of air conditioning and air pressure control systems in the cockpit, communication equipment and flight and navigation equipment, doors and hatches, power supply and lighting systems, household, special and rescue equipment, engine and APU systems, aircraft control systems , fuel system, indication and registration systems, landing gear, aircraft glazing and airframe structure.