F-16 Canopy Sill Longeron Repair or Replacement
ES3 provides specialized engineering servicing of the F-16 Canopy Sill Longeron.
ES3 will perform all preparation, repair or replace the canopy sill longeron, along with all build-up requirements for this effort. General procedures on aircraft include:
- Removing side skin fasteners
- Removing associated brackets and secondary structure
- Removing the Canopy Sill Longeron
- Creating templates for fastener location
- Drilling up located fasteners on bench
- Locating Canopy Sill Longeron within structure
- Back drilling remaining fastener holes
- Reinstalling all components
Training can be provided as an option if requested.