Duncan Aviation recently broke ground on a Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) designated overhaul facility (DOF) at its Lincoln, Nebraska location.
Focusing on the PW300 and PW500 series engines powering a wide range of business jets, the 36,000-sq-ft complex will feature 12 maintenance bays, an overhead crane system, a floor-mounted jib crane for 360-degree engine inspections, parts warehouse, and expanded back shops, including a clean room, paint booth, and balance room. Upon completion in 2026, it will also offer non-destructive testing capabilities, as well as media blasting and shot-peening equipment capabilities.
A new DOF test cell and control room will be installed adjacent to the location’s existing test cell to handle engines with up to 20,000 pounds of thrust. Additional enhancements to the facility will provide an expanded fuel farm, start air capacity, and generator loading.
“Duncan Aviation has provided maintenance and overall services for Pratt & Whitney Canada PW300 and PW500 engines for decades,” said Irene Makris, P&WC’s v-p of customer service. “This new facility plays a crucial role in strengthening our engine overhaul services, providing even greater support and efficiency to our customers.”
Duncan expects that the addition will also drive business for its other services—such as airframe maintenance, paint, avionics, completions, and component services—from customers seeking P&WC engine work.