IATS Group is one of the MRO in Italy.

Well...what’s an MRO?

MRO is an acronym for Maintenance, Repair and Operations, namely an aeronautical sector that deals with the repair of any type of mechanical, hydraulic or electrical equipment that may be out of the use or broken.

MRO is used to define the set of operations that aim to maintain or restore an object to a state in which it can perform the required function and be put back into service by flight.

It also includes the execution of routine actions that keep the device in order and operation (ie so-called scheduled maintenance) or that prevent problems from arising (so-called preventive maintenance).

IATS Group is an ENAC Part 145 certified MRO concerning C20 structural components, and components other than complete engines or APU.
It is one of the most important MRO in Italy, operating in the territory of Roccadaspide.
The work is carried out in stations dedicated to the maintenance and put in place by an experienced and specialized team.

The activities are carried out on civil aviation structural components, or metal parts subject to use or impact.
The object of our repairs is the components of every kind of airplane, from the two-seater to the Boeing, from the helicopters to the Canadair CL-415.

The repair activities concern various types of components: from mufflers to aluminium filters, from pipes to thermal blankets, from exhaust units to hot sections, up to flap tracks.

Have you ever wondered where the aircraft maintenance is carried out and by who? And how is it carried out?
Each of us has some kind of experience with cars. We all know that when we reach certain mileage intervals, it is necessary to subject the vehicle to a check to continue to keep it efficient and to keep working as the years' pass.
The same goes for airliners and civil aviation aircraft.

First of all, the onboard sensors help to get a global idea of the overall health of the aircraft and many minor interventions are carried out frequently. This happens in particular with the inspections of the wheels of the trolleys, the fluid levels of the hydraulic systems...
Alongside these procedures, we find the scheduled coupons, based on the hours of flight performed, the cycles performed, the old age of an aeroplane.
These controls are defined as Check and are divided into four levels, from A to D.
The closer we get to D, the longer and more thorough these checks are.


Let's see in detail:
• A Check: it takes place approximately every 10 weeks. All filters are replaced and the most important moving parts are lubrificated, such as the control surfaces. Emergency equipment is inspected;
• B Check: it traditionally belonged to older generation aircraft. On the more modern ones, the check is released in the following steps;
• C Check: it is carried out every 18 months and lasts an average of 3 weeks. The aircraft systems are tested. If necessary, they are disassembled, inspected and reassembled;
D Check: it is the most thorough inspection. It is carried out every 6 years. At this stage, the plane is completely disassembled in all its parts. The inspection is carried out and the metal structure is the only part left in view because it will be carefully examined for any stress or other damage.

Operating in ATR 42 maintenance operations, IATS Group can perform tasks on specific components thanks to ENAC Part 145 certification.
The operations are carried out by an experienced and professional staff working with state-of-the-art equipment and machinery.
Everything happens in our headquarters in Roccadaspide and goes through different phases.

First, the component is received and analyzed. This first approach allows identifying the critical issues pointed out by the client and also to identify other problems.
The ENAC Part 145 certification for C20 structural components, for components other than complete engines or Apus, allows us to operate on specific parts of the aircraft.
In this way, we create a process of maintenance, repair and reconditioning that allows giving new life to the component, ready to be used again.
The work carried out quickly, giving the possibility to different operators to reduce the costs related to the non-use of the aircraft.

The ATR 42 entered service on December 3, 1985, with Air Littoral.
It is a twin-engined regional turboprop airliner used for short-haul passenger transport.
Characterized by a strong acceleration during take-off, low consumption and the possibility to start even from short runways.
The ATR 42 is available in passenger versions:
• ATR 42-200;
• ATR 42-300;
• ATR 42-320;
• ATR 42-500;
• ATR 42-400;
• ATR 42-600;
• ATR 42-600S STOL.


The derived versions are:
• ATR 42L: cargo version - Bulk Freighter (Tube Versions) and ULD Freighter (Large Cargo Door).
• ATR 42 MP "Surveyor": military version; for maritime patrol, derived from version 500.
• ATR 42 Corporate: version for VIP transport and aerotaxi, derived from version 500.
• ATR 42 In-Flight Inspection: aircraft control version, derived from version 500.
• ATR 42 Quick Change: passenger/cargo combi version.

IATS Group operates in the maintenance of the CL-415 Avincis thanks to being an ENAC Part 145 certified company for C20 structural components.
The work is carried out physically at the headquarters in Roccadaspide through the work of an experienced and qualified team that uses modern tools and machinery.
The work begins with the first phase of analysis allowing the identification of all the problems related to the components.


Afterwards the results of the analysis phase are communicated and then the actual repair work is carried out using complex welding operations.
The maintenance, repair and reconditioning activities allow to preserve the integrity of the vehicle and always ensure high performance.

The CL-415 is a twin-engined high-wing turboprop amphibious aircraft built firstly by the Canadian company Canadair, then by Bombardier Aerospace and later by Viking Air Limited.
It is an aircraft designed to fight fires thanks to the possibility of efficiently operating in forested and rich in water regions.
It was developed by Canadair to create a more powerful version of the earlier CL-215 by adopting a new domestic turboprop engine, two Pratt & Whitney Canada PW123AF.
Released in 1994, it can load 6,137 litres of water in 12 seconds.
The multi-role version also works for maritime patrol and search and rescue.

The maintenance of the ATR 72 allows you to always keep your vehicle in excellent health while ensuring excellent performance and safety.
Released in 1989 by Finnair, the ATR 72 is a regional airliner manufactured by the Italian-French consortium ATR.
It can carry up to 72 passengers and 4 crew members.

Thanks to the ENAC Part 145 certification, IATS Group can perform maintenance and reconditioning operations on C20 structural components, for components other than complete engines or APU.
Those are processes of fundamental importance allowing you to always maintain the aircraft in good shape ensuring ideal performance.
The service is carried out at the headquarters in Roccadaspide and is performed by an experienced and professional staff working with state-of-the-art machinery and tools.
The component is sent by the customer, often with details on the problems encountered.
Then it is subjected to visual inspection aimed to identify other problems and then goes into processing.
Each piece is disassembled, photographed and catalogued. It is restored to the optimal state and validated by the certified staff.

A similar process also occurs for the components of the ATR 72, an aircraft equipped with two Pratt & Whitney Canada PW124B turboprop engines.
It can reach a maximum speed of 509 km/h and has a range of 1500 km.
It is made in passenger and military versions.

Passenger version:

• ATR 72-101: (25-09-1989)
• ATR 72-201: (25-09-1989, marketed as ATR 72-200)
• ATR 72-102: (14-12-1989)
• ATR 72-202: (14-12-1989, marketed as ATR 72-200)
• ATR 72-211: (15-12-1992, marketed as ATR 72-210)
• ATR 72-212: (15-12-1992, marketed as ATR 72-210)
• ATR 72-212 A: (14-01-1997, marketed as ATR 72-500)
• ATR 72-600: passenger version introduced in 2007; characterized by an elongated fuselage and equipped with the most powerful turboprop engines Pratt & Whitney Canada PW127M.
• ATR 72-600F: all-cargo version, first flight 16 September 2020.
• ATR Cargo Variant: cargo version.

Derived military versions:

• ATR 72MP version for maritime patrol, search and rescue.
• ATR 72 ASW (such as ATR 42MP), with extra anti-submarine capability.
• ATR Corporate Version: business jet, military/government version for VIP transport.