RetroFit

When you purchase a retrofit Blended Winglet System from APB, you receive the tools, data, technical support and experience necessary to perform a rapid installation.

We understand that in order to get your return on investment, you need to be flying.

To assure the most efficient Installation possible, APB provides you with:

  • Complete Engineering
  • All Special Tooling – loaned for the duration of your project
  • Full Deck of Installation Task Cards
  • On-Site Technical Support to Get Your Installations Up and Running
  • 24-7 Engineering Liaison Coverage – via phone and email
  • 24-7 AOG Style Parts Support

Installation Task Cards:
Contain a Sequenced Modification Standard or "SMS" that has been optimized over the more than 1000 retrofit installations performed to date.

  • Constantly Updated to Reflect:
    • Modification Kit Improvements
    • Process Flow Improvements Driving Down Turnaround Times

Standard TAT –Turnaround Time – for Stand-alone Installations:

Model with Description Estimated Modification
Man Hours 		Span Time
(Days)		 Best
737-800 Non-Provisioned Wing
(Deliveries Prior to L/N 778) 		  6 to 8 days
8 days typical 		4 1/2 days
737-800 Provisioned Wing
(Deliveries L/N 778 and On) 		  3 to 4 1/2 days
4 days typical 		62 hours–
wheels down
to wheels up
737-700 Non-Provisioned Wing
(Deliveries Prior to L/N 1545)		   5 to 7 days
6 days typical		 3 1/2 days
737-700 Provisioned Wing
(Deliveries L/N 1545 and On) 		  3 to 4 1/2 days
4 days typical		 3 days
737-300/500
(125K lbs MTW or Greater) 		1600 hours 8 to 10  
737-300/500*
(Less than 125K lbs MTW) 		1600 hours 8 to 10  
757-200 3300 to 3800 11 to 15
15 days typical 		8 days
  * No Load Alleviation System Installed
  Installation times will vary depending on the technical
capabilities and experience of the installation crew.

On-Site Technical Support

  • A small team of Technical Managers – representing over 60 years of combined experience in Airline, Manufacturing, Structures, and Planning – who employ the elements of Lean Management and are
    PMI-certified Project Management Professionals
  • Provide an Orientation Program for Mechanics, Engineering, Quality at All Levels of Leadership
  • Liaise with APB Engineering and Supply Chain
  • Are available for Consultation on Your Specific Challenge
    • Integration with Regular Maintenance Visits or Specialty Visits
  • Share “Best Practices” from the more than 40 different Modification Centers (MRO's) they have worked with – and counting...