Ontic Takes On More JT15D Responsibilities

BBA Aviation subsidiary Ontic has acquired additional manufacturing rights from Pratt & Whitney Canada covering certain new JT15D engine components. According to Ontic, this second acquisition from P&WC increases its level of responsibility for JT15D content from 108 to 178 parts, ranging from low-pressure compressor counterweights to valves and veins. Ontic plans to manufacture and sell the additional parts from its facility in Chatsworth, California, and continue to distribute them through Aviall Services.

“Ontic’s engineering, manufacturing and supply chain capabilities are uniquely suited to support the special requirements associated with legacy products such as the JT15D engine,” said Ontic president and managing director Gareth Hall. “Legacy engine support continues the growth of services we provide our OEM partners. We are pleased to expand upon and continue our relationship with Pratt & Whitney Canada.”

Ontic provides FAA, CAAS, CAAC, EASA Part 21 and 145 support, including new and serviceable spares and repairs for more than 4,500 “maturing” aircraft parts. Its portfolio of products, licensed or acquired from PEMs such as Honeywell, UTC Aerospace, Safran, Thales and GE Aviation span all major aircraft systems.