TGH Aviation provides overhaul and exchange services for all types of Vacuum Directional Gyroscopes also known as Compass Gyroscopes. TGH services both Autopilot and Non-Autopilot versions of these gyroscopes. TGH supports all of the major Vacuum Directional Indicator/ Gyroscope manufacturers including:
R. C. Allen Vacuum Directional Indicators
Sigma-Tek Vacuum Directional Indicators
EDO-Aire Vacuum Directional Indicators
AIM Vacuum Directional Indicators
S-TEC Vacuum Directional Indicators
Castleberry Vacuum Directional Indicators and others.
All Vacuum Directional Gyroscopes are zero-time overhauled in accordance with the manufacturer’s FAA approved technical data. All units are provided with FAA Form 8130 certification.
Directional Gyroscope overhaul service includes complete disassembly, cleaning and inspection of all component parts. TGH will contact you and advise you of the condition of your Vacuum Directional Indicator and the exact costs of repair immediately after the initial inspection of the indicator. Also included is the replacement of all standard overhaul parts as defined in the maintenance data. In the event that your unit requires more than standard overhaul parts TGH will contact you and advise you before incurring additional expenses. Standard overhaul of gyroscopes includes replacement of all rotor and gimbal bearings with FAA certified, factory new parts. All rotor and gimbal assemblies are dynamically and statically rebalanced to within one micron tolerances. The Vacuum Directional Gyro is then reassembled and calibrated in accordance with the manufacturer’s FAA approved maintenance data. Final testing of the Directional gyroscope is accomplished utilizing test equipment that is certified to National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) specifications.
TGH provides a one year limited warranty on all Vacuum Directional Indicator
overhauls.
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