Endorsement from Canada as 328 Support Services GmbH Wins TCCA-Approved Status
328 Support Services GmbH (328) is endorsed by Canada’s Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) with the award of broad maintenance approval. It allows 328 to undertake modifications and repairs on any Canadian-registered Dornier 328 aircraft, from avionic installations to complete aircraft conversions. The approval also enables 328 to distribute new, used or repaired Dornier 328 spare parts to Canada. With the new approval in place, spare parts and appliances will be delivered to Canadian customers under an EASA Form 1 "triple release" which means that it will be certified under EASA, FAA and TCCA regulations.
Commenting on the achievement, Dave Jackson, managing director of 328, says, "This is another great recognition for 328 Support Services. We are very pleased to receive the approval from Canada where we foresee increasing business opportunities with strong business partners. We will bring more efficiency in the process of supporting Pratt & Whitney Canada, who operates a Dornier 328-300.” He adds, “Crucially, the award means that we can provide regular spares support to our Canadian customers and business partners. It further expands our maintenance service portfolio and helps grow our client base."
328 is marking ten years as type-certificate holder for the Dornier 328 jet and turboprop series this year. It currently supports a fleet of approximately 200 aircraft worldwide, including a diverse customer base of regional airlines who are flying the aircraft with 32 seats, as well as business aviation operators who offer a typical 12-seat VIP configuration or corporate shuttle version. The aircraft is also used worldwide for special mission, air ambulance and maritime patrol operations.