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Evacuation SlidesEvacuation slides are used on commercial aircraft and are manufactured by Goodrich and Air Cruisers (Zodiac). SEMCO Aerospace services both types of evacuation slides. Evacuation slides can be located over-wing, on the door or in the tailcone. They come in single and dual lane and some types can double as life rafts. Some slides are packed in a valise, while others are packed in a composite packboard. Each part number is specifically designed to fit in a specific aircraft.Recertification ServicesThe recertification fee includes all the costs associated with recertifying the evacuation slide. These costs include receiving inspection, unpacking, air retension tests, relief valve test, hydrotest of the reservoir cylinder, hydrotest of the hoses, bench test of the aspirators, minimal patchwork, overhaul of the reservoir valves, packing, and the issuance of an accurate 8130/work order documentation. SEMCO would charge additional costs for parts and services outside the scope of the standard recertification.The most common occurrences include:
Recertification Period for Evacuation SlidesThe recert period depends upon the part number and the OEM, but as a general rule of thumb, evacuation slides get three years. |