M7 Announces New Burn Test Laboratory

San Antonio-TX – October 20, 2009

M7 Aerospace has established a new burn test laboratory that meets DOT (Department of Transportation) and FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) requirements, including the FAA’s Aircraft Materials Fire testing handbook AR-00/12. The new burn test lab is located at M7 Aerospace’s facilities in San Antonio Texas.

M7 Aerospace burn testing laboratory is capable of performing both vertical and horizontal burn test for aircraft Cabin and Cargo compartment materials. Capabilities include flammability testing for seat /headrest covers, curtains, cut carpets, pneumatic component, thermal/acoustic insulation materials and composite materials to show compliance with the Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) 14 CFR 23.853 or 25.853.

In addition to the burn test laboratory M7 Aerospace’s Engineering is staffed with Designated Engineering Representative (DER) personnel that can provide certification support, including flammability certification planning, test procedure reporting, FAA delegated test witnessing, test result reports and FAA delegated data approvals.

“M7’s Engineering team, specializes in modifications and conversions for both military and commercial aircraft.” Said Mark Provost, Director of Engineering for M7 Aerospace. “Having the ability to burn test materials in-house helps us stream line the process for our customers. In addition to supporting our own projects, M7 can now offer these services to customers that need burn testing for their own products or programs.”

M7 Aerospace is an integrated services company offering a full suite of aviation services through its seven business segments. M7 offers an integrated services solutions approach to its government and commercial customers, crossing traditional market boundaries.

The company’s seven integrated business segments include Aerostructures Manufacturing; Government Logistics Support Contracting; Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul; Engineering Services; Aircraft Parts and Service; Supply Chain Management, and Staffing Services.

M7 Aerospace began operations in 2003 after acquiring the assets of Fairchild Aircraft. M7 remains the Original Equipment Manufacture (OEM) for the fleet of Fairchild-built Metro, Merlin, Expediter and C-26 aircraft, but has transformed itself into a leading provider of aerospace and defense services. M7 operates from its 405,000 sq. ft. facility located on 22 acres at the San Antonio International Airport and employs nearly 500 people worldwide.

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