PPG has secured approval of the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to repair sliding and aft fixed cockpit windows for Airbus A320 aircraft family, leading to cost savings for airlines and other aircraft operators.
This approval enables PPG to repair glass window assemblies produced by any manufacturer for Airbus A318, A319, A320 and A321 airplanes, as well as the recently launched new engine option (NEO) family.
According to the approved procedures, PPG will replace the glass panels, and reuse and refurbish frame retainers from suppliers.
PPG global director for commercial aircraft transparencies Arthur Scott said: "Operators rely on PPG for its expertise in transparency repair services to reduce their costs.
"Being able to offer FAA-approved repairs for the cockpit side windows on these Airbus airplanes gives operators a new option for window maintenance."
PPG performs repairs at its facility in Huntsville, Alabama. This facility has an FAA-licensed repair station, and manufactures original equipment and replacement parts.
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By GlobalDataCockpit side windows for the Airbus A320 family are being designed with glass panels and retainers as complete assemblies.
In addition to the FAA-approved repair service, PPG offers replacement window assemblies and panels.
