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Technical Training (EASA Part 66 / Part 147) vs Composite Structures
Spec comparison for two products on Aviation Souk. Both compete in Aircraft MRO / Line Maintenance.
Aircraft MRO / Line Maintenance
Technical Training (EASA Part 66 / Part 147)
by Air France Industries KLM E&M
EASA Part 147-approved aircraft maintenance training covering basic licensing and full type ratings across Airbus and Boeing fleets, delivered from three certified centres in Paris, Amsterdam, and Norwich.
Aircraft MRO / Line Maintenance
Composite Structures
by Lufthansa Technik
OEM-licensed composite and bonded structure repair across nacelles, flight control surfaces, and primary CFRP components, supported by Hamburg's 5 m-diameter autoclave — the largest of its type for commercial aviation.
| Cost of ownership | Technical Training (EASA Part 66 / Part 147) | Composite Structures |
|---|---|---|
| Price tier | — | — |
| Lead time (weeks) | ?–? | ?–? |
| Delivery | — | — |
| Install | — | — |
| GCC airports deployed | 0 | 0 |
| Certifications | 0 | 0 |
Specs
Technical specifications.
| Spec | Technical Training (EASA Part 66 / Part 147) | Composite Structures |
|---|---|---|
| Regulatory approval | EASA Part 147 Approved MTO | — |
| Training centres | 3 locations (Paris, Amsterdam, Norwich) | — |
| Instructors | 71 | — |
| Licence categories | Part 66 Cat A, B1.1, B2; type ratings | — |
| Aircraft types | A320fam, A330, A380, B737/MAX, B777, B787 + regional | — |
| Practical fleet access | ~400 narrowbody/widebody + ~200 regional aircraft | — |
| Delivery modes | Classroom, CBT, WBT, virtual, fixed-base simulator, hands-on | — |
| Autoclave diameter | — | 5 m |
| Autoclave length | — | 6 m |
| Autoclave max pressure | — | 16 bar |
| Autoclave max temperature | — | 250 °C |
| Design approval | — | EASA Part 21 Subpart J (Design Organisation Approval) |
| OEM licence level | — | All repair levels, OEM-licensed |
| Major composite assets in pool | — | ~1,100 |
| Mobile repair capability | — | CAIRE mobile autoclave system; AST Nacelles & Composites |
| Components covered | — | Nacelles, thrust reversers, engine cowlings, radomes, flight control surfaces, CFRP primary structures |
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