PATS Aircraft Systems Overview
Products, Services & Capabilities
2012
Overview | Introduction
•PATS Aircraft Systems is a long standing VIP aircraft supplier with roots in specialty aviation
component manufacturing dating back nearly 40 years.
•Founded on complex engineering and certification of advanced aircraft systems, PATS has
provided auxiliary fuel systems and other integrated systems and components to most aircraft
OEMs and hundreds of customers.
•In the mid-nineties PATS began to provide Boeing and Bombardier with auxiliary fuel
systems that would become the “legs” of their single-aisle airliner business jets.
•In 1998, PATS opened its facility in Georgetown, Delaware, at Sussex County Airpark. Soon
thereafter, PATS began to provide BBJ and other VIP aircraft customers with VIP aircraft
maintenance, modification and interior completion services.
•During the last 12 years, PATS has focused on supporting a OEM and VIP customer base
with components and services that elevate their aircraft operations and in-flight experience.
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Overview | Products & Services
AUXILIARY FUEL SYSTEMS
MANUFACTURE & INSTALLATION
AICRAFT COMPONENTS
MANUFACTURING
AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE
AND MODIFICATIONS
VVIP AIRCRAFT INTERIOR
COMPLETIONS
CUSTOMER ADVANTAGES
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Maintain critical processes in-house including engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, installation and certification
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Strong in-house R&D engineering expertise allows full support design and emergent liaison engineering requirements
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Broad array of product and service offerings allows high-quality focus on low volume of simultaneous completion work
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Full range of OEM-level aftermarket services and support
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FAA ODA capable of issuing STCs and PMAs on behalf of the FAA
Leverage Experience and Project Focus for Customer Benefit
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Overview | Facility
> 35,000 Sq. Ft.
Dedicated
Manufacturing Facility
Dedicated Training
&
Engineering/ODA
Facilities
4 Hangars house up to 7 B737
sized aircraft with full back shop
capability of over 42,000 Sq. Ft.
Large Single Campus Houses All Departments
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Overview | Executive Management
John Martin
CEO
Tiffany Coffelt
Office Administrator
Wilhelm Wieland
VP Engineering/ Certification
& Product Development
Tom Spencer
VP
Manufacturing Programs &
Supply Chain
Mark Ryan
VP
Hangar Ops & BBJ
Programs
Mark Rudo
VP
ODA, Quality & Product
Support
Matt Hill
VP, Business
Development
Sandy Taras
CFO
Finance & Accounting
John Eichten
Sr. VP
Sales & Marketing
Cheryl Parker
VP, People
Executive Team With Extensive Aerospace Experience
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Overview | Employees
World-class employee base
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Non-union and cross-trained employee base secures skill of labor applied to projects
BY FUNCTION
HR &
Administration
3%
Sales & Marketing
3%
Management
2%
Manufacturing
Management
6%
Finance IT
3% 1%
Mechanics/
Production
44%
Quality
10%
Engineering
17%
Integrated Supply
Chain
15%
TOTAL # OF EMPLOYEES (3/1/12): 344
PATS’ Employees are the Single Most Important Asset
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Overview | Accreditations
• FAA Part 145 Repair Station
• ODA – Supplemental Type Certificates (STC)
• ODA – Part Manufacturer Approval (PMA)
• EASA Part 145 Repair Station
(+ several other regional validations)
• QMI-SAI certified to ISO9001:AS9100C
• Boeing BEST System Gold Supplier Status
(Delivery and Quality)
• FAA Diamond Award for Excellence – 2010 & 2011
Recognition for Quality and Regulatory Excellence
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Overview | Broad Customer Base
Longstanding Relationships with OEMs and Operators
SNAPSHOT OF GLOBAL CUSTOMERS
Relationships with Leading Aerospace Companies
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Overview | Summary
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BBJ-Focused Hangar Services – Focus on Limited Completions & Fleet MX
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Leading Provider of Auxiliary Fuel Systems and Related Products and Services
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Key Regulatory Certifications
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FAA / EASA Repair Station Approval (in addition to numerous others)
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ODA (Organization Designation Authority) for both STC & PMA
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Global Product Support & Long Term Customer Relationships
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Hangar & Manufacturing Business Mix - Mitigate Cyclical Market Risks
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Proven Management Team / Highly Skilled Employee Base
Leveraging Core Expertise for Our Valued Customers
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II. Hangar Operations - Benefits of PATS
Hangar Operations | Capabilities & Approvals
OVERVIEW
 FAA Repair Station Certificate includes authorization to perform any type of maintenance or modifications on Boeing B737
Series (100-900), B727 Series (100-200), Bombardier CL-600-2B19 and Embraer ERJ-190-100-ECJ aircraft
 International and domestic authorizations and ratings include:
PART 145 REPAIR
STATION
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FAA Limited Airframe Rating (727, 737, CRJ, ERJ)
FAA Limited Accessory Rating
FAA Limited Radio Rating
FAA Limited Powerplant Rating
EASA 145 Acceptance Certificate
 AFS Manufacturing and Installation
 SFAR 88 system upgrades
 BBJ Authorized Service Center
 Scheduled maintenance inspections including A, B and
MAINTENANCE
C checks
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 Avionic systems installations and upgrades
MODIFICATIONS
 SATCOM, GPS, TAWS, EGPWS
 Live TV, IFE, CMS
 EFB and flight deck upgrades
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Brazil ANAC Organization Certificate
U.A.E. GCAA Organization Approval
Bermuda DCA Approved Maintenance
Aruban DCA Acceptance Certificate
Belarusian Aviation Committee Approval
 Smoke and fire detection/suppression installation
 VVIP Interior installations, refurbishments and
reconfigurations
 Structural and Composite repairs
 Winglet installation
 Provides design approvals for aircraft modifications utilizing its in-house engineering team and Designated Engineering
Representatives, Designated Airworthiness Representatives and Designated Manufacturing Inspection Representatives
ORGANIZATION  Allows Company to certify products for airworthiness
DELEGATION
 41 ODAs active in the USA
AUTHORIZATION  PMA ODA enables PATS to issue PMA supplements for manufactured parts
Broadly Capable and Globally Accredited
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Hangar Operations | Interior Completions Experience
 In the early 2000’s, PATS began to perform interior completions
concurrently with the AFS installation at PATS (reduced downtime to the
customer).
 The first completion was awarded and delivered in 2002 (BBJ2 , 737-800).
 Since that time PATS has completed a total of 20 VIP Interior Completion
aircraft.
 PATS “niche” in the completions industry has been supporting Head of
State interior completions with 9 aircraft delivered in such configurations.
 Most recently, PATS delivered its 13th BBJ completion ahead of schedule and
with a multi-configuration STC certified by the PATS ODA.
Boeing Business Jets
Bombardier CRJ 200
Embraer Lineage 1000
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AFS Partner to BBJ Since Inception… 20 Delivered Completions
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Hangar Operations | Interior Completions Experience
Model Customer
BBJ2
Head of State Interior , September 2002
BBJ
VIP Corporate , October 2003
BBJ
Head of State, January 2004
BBJ2
Head of State, January 2004
BBJ
Head of State , September 2004
BBJ
Head of State , July 2005
BBJ2
Head of State, February 2006
BBJ
VIP Corporate, January 2007
BBJ
Head of State – Total of 3 Aircraft, January 2008
BBJ2
Head of State, August 2007
BBJ
VIP Corporate, January 2008
CRJ200
EMB190
BBJ
CRJ200 VIP Interior Conversion – 3 Total Aircraft, 2009
Embraer Lineage 1000 – 4 Total Aircraft, 2009-2010
VIP Corporate, July 2010 (Early Delivery)
Consistent Deliveries Since Program Outset
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Hangar Operations | Project Management Approach
PATS believes that complex interior completion projects are most
successfully approached with full customer involvement and interaction.
A few key elements of this approach are ingrained in the way we choose to
organize and staff our important interior completion projects:
 Project Based Hangar Organization
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Our Hangar Operations Business Unit is organized in teams and talent areas by focus to include
auxiliary fuel systems installations, aircraft maintenance & modifications and interior
completions.
Interior completions project teams have a clearly defined structure for departmental and overall
program accountability.
Key functions are dedicated to the project to ensure “A” level focus and performance
 Customer Specific Project Management
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Each project is unique, and rightfully so. Therefore PATS staffs each individual interior
completion project with specific personnel and expertise to best match the unique requirements
for the project. This might include designers, special equipment experts and/or persons
speaking a customer language.
Team Oriented Approach with Focus on Communication
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Hangar Operations | Critical Process Control
PATS maintains all key project departments and expertise in-house
Design &
Engineering
Planning &
Procurement
Manufacturing &
Quality Control
Customer Service
& Support
Complete suite of in-house capabilities to provide streamlined customer solutions
OVERVIEW
PATS ADVANTAGES
 Structural, mechanical and electrical
systems
 Specialty engineering including cooling,
smoke and flammability
 Finite element modeling
 3D modeling
 Software; CATIA v5, AutoCAD,
SolidWorks, NASTRAM
 Streamlined procurement
 Planning and kitting services
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AFS tanks fabrication and repair
APU fabrication and assembly
Avionics fabrication and assembly
Computer integrated manufacturing
Precision sheet metal fabrication and
assembly
 Chemical corrosion treatment and paint
shop
 24/7 parts and service support
 Rotable / exchange inventory
 Complete aircraft and crew logistical
support
 Drives development of new products
and installations
 Leverage of purchasing power of
customer benefit
 ISO 9001:2000 and AS9100 registered
 Increased control of delivery schedule
 Large site provides large capacity for
inventory storage
 Internal auditing process and
corrective/preventive action process
 Greater degree of quality control
 Provides greater knowledge of
customer requirements through large
history of projects
 Specialized internal team to specifically
translate customer requirements into
final products
 Vertically integrated manufacturing
 Shortens lead-times
 Wide variety of capabilities and
qualifications provides one-stop
convenience for customers
 Maximizes product value-add
Control of Key Processes Mitigates Risk
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Hangar Operations | Facilities and Efficiencies
PATS’ Interior
Completion Aircraft are
segregated in hangar
locations which provided
direct and efficient
access to materials
receiving, backshops and
program team offices.
Receiving Dock
Back Shops
Stockroom
Key Departments
Program Offices
Efficient and Well Organized Hangar Facility
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III. Manufacturing - Benefits of PATS
Manufacturing | Auxiliary Fuel Systems
Boeing & Bombardier Sole Source Supplier
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PATS AFS extends the range of the 737NG and CRJ200 to
create the venerable BBJ and CL850 products
Installed in every BBJ and CL850 delivered
Long term contracts in place for ongoing supply
Total AFS Experience
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PATS has manufactured, delivered and supported over 1,000
individual tanks and 250 systems
Currently PATS supports AFS STCs including 737NG, B757,
B767, Fokker 100, CL850 and CRJ200
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AFS re-configuration service bulletins
Full product support including repair, maintenance, technical
liaison services, spares and AOG support
In-house ODA for unique technical / certification
requirements
Opportunity to perform additional systems installations or
provisioning for customer prior to induction for completion
work
Industry Leader in Auxiliary Fuel Systems
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Manufacturing | Products & Services
Auxiliary Power Unit Installation Kits
• PATS has produced, delivered and supported APUs for Lear 60,
Hawker 7/8/9 class, Dash 8, Cessna, Falcon 50 and other
programs.
• These kits require craftsmen in all fields of fabrication from
precision sheet metal and avionics assembly to world class
machining.
Hollingsead International Products
Our products include:
• ARINC Trays, Tray Hardware: Extractors, Front and Rear Holddowns, Guide Pins, etc.
• Avionics Racks and Enclosures
Our services include:
• Tray and Racking System engineering and data development
• Manufacture of installation kits
• Prototype design and manufacture and 24-hour AOG Service
Capability to Support Broad Customer Needs In House
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Manufacturing | Products & Services
Precision Machining
• CNC Milling, Drilling and Routing
Precision Sheet Metal
• CNC Punching and Break Forming
• Shearing, Tig Welding, Precision Assembly,
Avionics Tray Fabrication, Avionics Extractors
and Thumb Screws
Electronic Assembly
• Wire Processing, Laser Markings, Complex
Harness Assembly, Pull Testing and Electronic
Racks.
Certifications
• ISO 9001:2008 Certified
• AS 9100C Certified
Capability to Support Broad Customer Needs In House
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IV. Engineering & Certification - Benefits of PATS
Engineering & Certification | Concept to Reality
PATS employs internal designers and external designer relationships to translate the customer
culture and design concepts into reality with tremendous accuracy and customer satisfaction.
Example below of an aircraft layout becoming a delivered aircraft and the precise nature with
which the original concept matches the final result.
Elevation
Drawing
Artist
Drawing
Computer
Rendering
Actual
Photo
Ability to Translate Concepts into Reality
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Engineering & Certification | Engineering
In-House and Vendor Relationships Drive Efficient Results
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Complete Engineering Design, Systems Integration and Analysis Team
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Dedicated Project Engineer assigned to each Completion Project
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Electrical Design, Integration, Analysis and Test Plan Development
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Structural Design, Interface Loads, Structural Substantiation, Decompression, etc.
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Mechanical Systems Design, Integration, Analysis and Test Plan Development
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Specialty Engineering such as Flammability, Smoke & Thermal Analysis
 In-House Personnel Drive Critical Expertise Areas to Results
KEY CUSTOMER
BENEFITS
 Core Program Staff are Functional Program Leaders to Ensure
Schedule Compliance
 Long Standing external Vendor Relationships Key to Program
Efficiency
 Portfolio of Data/Experience from Past HOS Aircraft
Engineering Talent and Performance Key to Success
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Engineering & Certification | Certification
PATS’ ODA Status Provides a Distinct Risk Mitigation
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ODA program developed by the FAA to replace and expand the former DAS designations to safely and more
efficiently manage an expanding workload for certification of aircraft projects by FAA departments
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Granted selectively to applicants that maintain certain expertise and capability to manage the complex certification
process for ancillary aircraft systems or components
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PATS is one of 41 STC ODAs in the United States and has also attained the PMA ODA, giving it the ability to
develop, manufacture and modify aviation parts and systems
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PATS is unique in that the STC ODA supports both manufactured aircraft systems/components (AFS, etc.) and
interior completion STCs
 Delegates key FAA responsibilities to ODA staff to minimize review time
 On-site ODA staff provide immediate reaction to customer cert requirements
KEY CUSTOMER
BENEFITS
 Enables more precise and efficient aircraft projects
 Reduced time between STC paperwork completion and issuance of STC
 Enables PATS to design, manufacture and certify its product offerings at a
pace conducive to customer driven schedule requirements
Schedule and Certification Risks Mitigated by In-House ODA
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Engineering & Certification | IP Portfolio
Extensive IP portfolio
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PATS owns an extensive library of Supplemental Type Certificates, Patents and Proprietary Data
Numerous Executive Cabin Interior Configurations and Modifications
Various Airbus & Boeing Aircraft Avionic Racking Systems STCs
Hollingsead standard and custom tray assemblies – Box-Mount ™ – and insertion/extraction front
hold-downs for numerous aircraft and component OEMs applications
Company owns 350 STCs including
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AFS tanks for B-737 / BBJ, B-757, B-727, B-767
AFS tanks for Fokker F-100
AFS tanks for Bombardier CL-850
SFAR No. 88 kits STCs
Custom cabin configurations CRJ-200
Over 60 STCs for installation of APU systems
STCs for Hollingsead International products (smoke detectors, fire suppression and avionics racks & trays)
109 PMAs and routinely applies for and receives PMA supplements for after market support
Portfolio Evidences Experience in Design and Certification
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V. Product Support
Product Support| Global Support & Training
Global Product Support Team
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PATS offers full warranty and aftermarket support of all products and services through a
global Product Support organization including numerous customer service representatives,
field service technicians, technical publications, AOG parts stocking, technical services and
reliability monitoring.
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Our mix of OEM and individual customers plus years of experience delivering products and
services has resulted in a broad network of capable repair facilities throughout the world and
a mobile team of broadly trained interior systems and field service maintenance technicians.
Product Training
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PATS provides classroom instruction and aircraft side instruction based on syllabus authored
by a dedicated training administrator at a detail level selected by the customer. PATS’
normal interior systems syllabus will provide flight deck and cabin systems training to
customer selected staff including systems overview, LRU locations and removal/replacement
requirements, systems operation – ground and flight and systems troubleshooting and
required test equipment. All training materials shall be provided at no additional charge.
Team to Support Global Customer Operations
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Contacts
Matthew Hill
Vice President, Business Development
Phone: 302.253.6372
Email: matthew.hill@patsaircraft.com
John Eichten
Senior Vice President, Sales & Marketing
Phone: 302.253.6132
Email: john.eichten@patsaircraft.com