In addition to rebuilding Ag-Cats,
Downstown does the airframe work on the Air Tractor 602's, and partners with Dallas Airmotive out of Millville NJ for the turbine work.
Downstown's maintenance staff include Air Frame and Powertrain mechanics (A&P) and A&P's with inspection authorization (IA). They do annual inspections of their AT-602s, Ag Cats, and Cessna 182s. In addition, I am told that they do annual inspections of 2 turbine AT-402s for a customer on the east coast, usually in December or January. Remember that they do not do major propeller and engine overhals. Engines are sent to Aero Engines in Los Angeles and propellers are sent to South Coast Propeller in Alabama
I took a few photos of Downstown's maintenance shops for you:
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| Downstown: assembly - maintenance shop |
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| Downstown: tear down and prep shop with paint curtains to the right |
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| Close-up of paint curtains at Downstown |
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| Downstown: Ag Cat parts on upper level awaiting tear down and rebuild |
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| Downstown: small parts and tool room |
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| Downstown: small parts and tool room |
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