Wheels & Brakes Overhaul — EASA Form 1 — Aircraft & Component MRO

Expert in Wheels & Brakes Services.

Aircraft wheels and brakes are among the most safety-critical components on any aircraft. They absorb enormous forces on every landing and must function with absolute reliability — every single time. At Aircraft & Component MRO, our dedicated wheels and brakes shop is staffed by experienced component technicians and equipped with the specialist tooling required to overhaul and repair a wide range of wheel and brake assemblies to Component Maintenance Manual (CMM) standards.

We serve airlines, MRO organisations, leasing companies, and ground handlers across Europe, providing fast turnaround times with no compromise on quality.

Services we provide

Overhaul and inspection

Full disassembly, cleaning, dimensional inspection, bearing inspection, and reassembly in accordance with the applicable CMM. We document all findings, measurements, and replaced parts with full traceability.

NDO inspection

Non-destructive observation checks in support of serviceable determinations and airworthiness releases, ensuring components meet the required condition standards before return to service.

Platform checks

Pre-flight, post-flight, transit, daily, and weekly checks in accordance with the aircraft AMM and approved maintenance programme. We review the technical log, perform walk-around and system checks, clear open defects where authorised, and release the aircraft to service with full documentation.

Troubleshooting

When a fault arises — whether it is an ECAM/EICAS message, an avionics discrepancy, or a hydraulic leak — our engineers work methodically through the AMM and FIM to isolate the root cause and carry out the correct repair. We have access to up-to-date technical documentation and established channels with OEM technical support.

Penetrant inspection (FPI/LPI)

Fluorescent or liquid penetrant inspection is used to detect surface-breaking cracks, porosity, and other discontinuities in non-porous materials such as aluminium alloy wheel halves and brake housings. A penetrant fluid is applied to the cleaned component surface and drawn into any defect by capillary action. After a defined dwell time, excess penetrant is removed and a developer is applied, drawing the trapped penetrant back to the surface to form a visible indication. Under UV light, even hairline cracks become clearly visible. All FPI is performed by our qualified NDT Level 2 personnel in accordance with approved procedures and CMM requirements.

Eddy current inspection (ET)

Eddy current testing is an electromagnetic NDT method used to detect surface and near-surface defects — particularly effective on conductive materials such as the aluminium and steel alloys used in wheel and brake components. An alternating current passed through a coil probe generates a magnetic field that induces eddy currents in the component. Any crack or material discontinuity disrupts the eddy current flow, producing a measurable change in the probe's impedance that is displayed and interpreted by the technician. Eddy current inspection is especially valuable for detecting fatigue cracks around bolt holes and in areas where penetrant inspection is less effective. Performed by our qualified NDT personnel using calibrated equipment.

AOG support

When your aircraft is grounded, time is critical. We prioritise AOG requests and maintain the capability to fast-track wheel and brake assemblies through our shop to minimise your aircraft-on-ground time.

Consignment stock

We offer secure consignment stock space at our Eindhoven facility. Store your own wheel and brake rotables on-site to eliminate shipping delays and ensure availability when you need it most.

Aircraft types we support

Our wheels and brakes capability covers components from a broad range of aircraft, including:

Airbus A320 family (A319, A320, A321 — ceo and neo variants), Airbus A330, Boeing 737 (Classic, NG, and MAX), Boeing 777

Business jets and regional aircraft (Cessna Citation, Embraer, Bombardier — contact us for specifics)

Our full capability list — including part numbers and manufacturer approvals — is available on our Capabilities page. If you do not see your aircraft type listed, contact us; we regularly add new part number approvals.

Certification

All component work is released under our EASA Part 145 approval with EASA Form 1 certification. Dual Release (FAA 8130-3 equivalent) is available where required. We maintain a full quality management system with documented procedures, calibrated tooling records, and technician qualification records available for customer audit.