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Duncan Aviation Technicians Complete PW308 Training
By: Matt Thurber
Caption: Four-week class conducted by specialists from the engine manufacturer
Word Count: 222
Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) sent training specialists to Duncan Aviation’s designated overhaul facility in Lincoln, Nebraska, to conduct four weeks of factory training on the PW308A and PW308C engines. The Duncan Aviation technicians performed their first PW308A overhaul immediately after their training was completed.
The PW308A/C training also supports the Duncan Aviation Service Program (DASP), the company’s engine maintenance program for the PW308A. As a means of reducing unexpected engine maintenance expenses, the DASP taps Duncan’s maintenance facilities, parts inventory, rental engines, and trained and experienced technicians.
P&WC’s training for the PW308A/C covered engine design, operational nuances, tools, inspection procedures, and overhaul processes. According to Duncan Aviation, this knowledge “translates directly into more efficient maintenance, faster troubleshooting, and improved reliability for customers.”
“This training gave our technicians the opportunity to learn directly from factory experts and gain a deeper understanding of the PW308A/C engine,” said Brian Harms, manager of Duncan Aviation’s Pratt & Whitney Canada overhaul shop. “They became familiar with the specialized [tools] and quickly picked up the engine’s unique characteristics. That knowledge allows us to organize our work more efficiently and deliver an even higher level of service to our customers.”