APAS CHILE DGAC CHILE-CMA-655
FAA-CRS APAY048E
APAS CHILE ANAC
APAS CHILE AFAC-CO-267/24
APAS CHILE IDAC-CO-267/24

Line Maintenance for Narrow-Body Fleets

Routine Checks, Troubleshooting & On-Wing Engine Support

APAS Chile provides certified line maintenance services for Airbus A320 Family (NEO/CEO) and Boeing 737 fleets, ensuring continuous airworthiness and operational readiness for airlines, lessors, defense operators, and government fleets.
Our capabilities include transit, daily and weekly checks, AOG services, LRU replacement, troubleshooting, FDR downloads, software updates, and on-wing engine services such as borescope inspections and engine wash.

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Line Maintenance Capabilities

Routine Checks & Compliance

  • Transit, daily, weekly, and operator checks

    Short-interval inspections ensuring the aircraft is safe, compliant, and ready for the next flight.

  • Engineering Orders, Airworthiness Directives & Service Bulletins

    Execution of operator instructions and mandatory regulatory/OEM updates to maintain airworthiness.

  • FDR data downloading

    Secure extraction of flight data for troubleshooting and compliance requirements.

  • Software updates

     Installation of approved software versions for avionics and aircraft systems.

  • Weight & balance

    Verification of load distribution to ensure stable and safe aircraft performance.

Component Replacement

  • LRU replacement

    Quick exchange of modular components to restore system functionality.

  • Oversized unit replacement

    Removal and installation of larger mechanical or structural components when required.

  • Flight controls and APU replacement

    Replacement of critical control surfaces and the auxiliary power unit as required by maintenance programs.

  • Flight surface adjustments

    Alignment and fine-tuning to ensure correct aerodynamic performance.

On-Wing Engine Services

  • Engine preservation

    Protection procedures that safeguard the engine during downtime.

  • Borescope inspections

    Internal visual inspection used to identify wear, FOD, or abnormalities without removing the engine.

  • Engine wash

    Cleaning of compressor sections to improve performance and efficiency.

  • Engine replacement

    Removal and installation of entire engines as required by maintenance programs.

  • Low- and high-power engine tests

    Verification of engine performance parameters during ground runs.

Troubleshooting & Technical Support

  • Rapid diagnosis and defect correction

    Technicians isolate faults and correct issues to restore operational status.

  • Electrical, hydraulic, avionics & mechanical troubleshooting

    System-specific investigation performed according to operator procedures.

Operational Support

  • Wing walkers & marshalling

    Safe guidance of aircraft during ground movements.

  • Short-term preservation, storage & parking

    Temporary protection and care for aircraft between operations.

  • AOG support

    Rapid response and recovery services for grounded aircraft.

How We Work — Line Maintenance

Our process emphasizes speed, accuracy, and regulatory discipline:

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01

Arrival & Logbook Review

Coordination with the operator’s maintenance control.
02

Routine Checks

Transit/daily/weekly inspections performed.
03

Defect Troubleshooting

Fault isolation and corrective action.
04

Component/Engine Tasks

LRU replacement, on-wing engine services.
05

Compliance Updates

ADs, SBs, and EOs executed per operator/regulator requirements.
06

Release to Service

All documentation completed under approved procedures.
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Why Operators Choose APAS Chile for Line Maintenance

APAS Chile keeps your fleet flying with precision and reliability through fast, compliant line maintenance. Our technicians perform every check—from transit to troubleshooting and on-wing engine tasks—with the discipline, accuracy, and care needed to maintain continuous airworthiness and on-time performance.

01

Strategic SCL airport location with direct access to stands

02

Integrated support: troubleshooting, FDR download, on-wing engine services

03

Ability to escalate into Heavy Maintenance when needed

04

Full regulatory compliance under DGAC CMA-655 and FAA APAY048E

05

Reliable support for connecting flights & tight schedules

Keep Your Aircraft Flying On Schedule

APAS Chile provides reliable line maintenance, rapid troubleshooting, on-wing engine support, and AOG coverage for contracted operators.

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Facilities Supporting Line Maintenance

Line maintenance is performed at APAS Chile’s operational areas inside Santiago International Airport (SCL), allowing direct runway access and rapid dispatch support:

  • Positions for multiple narrow-body aircraft
  • Ground Support Equipment (GPU, GSU, ASU, potable water, lavatory service)
  • Digital GPU inside hangar
  • Engine safety cages & service ladders
  • AOG rapid support staging areas

These features enable fast, coordinated line maintenance with minimal turnaround times.

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Line Maintenance — FAQs

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What line maintenance services does APAS Chile perform?

We provide transit, daily, weekly, and operator checks including troubleshooting, LRU replacement, AD/SB compliance, borescope inspections, and on-wing engine support.

Does APAS Chile support A320 and B737 fleets?

Yes — our line maintenance capabilities fully support Airbus A320 (NEO/CEO) and Boeing 737 aircraft.

Do you offer on-wing engine services?

Yes — including borescope inspections, preservation, engine wash, engine replacement, and power checks.

How is Line Maintenance different from Heavy Maintenance?

Line Maintenance supports daily operations; Heavy Maintenance includes C-Checks and major structural work.

Do you handle Airworthiness Directives and Service Bulletins?

Yes — we execute ADs, SBs, and operator Engineering Orders as part of routine line maintenance.