ProofMaster® Bearing Proof Load Test Equipment
About AEROS® Inc.
Customer Objective
AEROS objective is helping you maximize your manufacturing processes utilizing the most efficient methods for bearing removal, installation, and proof load testing. This is achieved by supplying your operation the finest machine and hand tools, providing FAA Certified* training to your staff, and offering direct consulting services to improve your production processes.
About AEROS
AEROS is all about aviation bearing maintenance — it is all we do! AEROS is an authorized distributor of Rexnord/Shafer tools for installation and removal of bearings from aircraft structures, and is a Master Distributor of ProofMaster® bearing proof load test equipment. Custom tools for installing and removing bearings can be designed and fabricated to your specifications. AEROS holds the only FAA Certification* to train on aircraft bearing removal, installation and proof load testing As the only holder of this FAA course certification in aviation bearing maintenance, AEROS provides an exclusive benefit to clients. Another unique benefit is the ownership of a world-class aviation technical library acquired over three decades.
*The training course FAA identification number is C/Industry/MI/08/06/12/001/08
Dan A. Haugh
The founder and principal of AEROS® Inc. is Dan Haugh. After completing a double major Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering and Business Administration from the University of Kansas, Dan pursued a career in the aerospace industry with Boeing and Jamaica Bearings. The contacts and projects provided a basis for the real-world experience of life in the aviation industry. The decision to specialize in aviation bearing maintenance took root in 1986 with the founding of AEROS® Inc. Dan’s decades of aviation bearing experience offer exceptional insights into bearing intricacy that many aspire to but few achieve. Bearing modification and customization for special circumstances have been an attraction of AEROS for decades. The highly-demanded AEROS FAA Certified Bearing Training that Dan leads has provided a great advantage for AEROS’ clients. Dan supplements his extensive experience with continuing education.
AEROS Background Highlights
- Designed and implemented innovative techniques in Europe, Asia and the U.S. exposing cost-effective repairs related to bearing replacement and utilizing superior bearing designs.
- Organized and conducted seminars to train airline and maintenance groups, as well as manufacturing operations in proper bearing installation techniques.
- Facilitated efforts for FAA part certification by determining eligibility for installation.
- Worldwide experience with airline and MRO companies..
- Introduced new engine controls bearing design for TF39 to Kelly AFB. Later adopted by CF6 family, including LM applications.
- Introduced superior bearings for flight controls, main landing gear, thrust reversers, airframe, and engine controls.
- Experienced at designing equipment to USAF and Boeing specifications.
- Developed qualification and acceptance test criteria.
- Coordinated presentations to the USAF audit team for Source Control Drawing Requirement compliance. Equipment included over 30 different types of parts such as Fire Bottles, IDG Cooling, Core and Cowl latches, Bearings, Perimeter Seals, Hold Open Rods, Actuators, Couplings, Fuel Control Gearboxes, Flexible Pneumatic Ducts, Spline Adaptors, Case Cooling Seals, and Clamps.
- Created new interface for KC135 fire bottle release dome.
- Authored engine mount bearing, and engine change bootstrap specifications.
- Design engineer for the 757 lower bifurcation latch fittings.
- Qualified the automatic drilling and riveting processes to comply with Boeing fatigue rated fluid tight structure specifications.
Societies and Certifications:
- Charter Member, Robot Institute of America
- Member, Professional Aviation Maintenance Association
- FAA Requirements and Functions leading to Airworthiness Approval.
- FAA Certified Training Course* on Aircraft Bearing Removal, Installation and Proofload Testing.
- ITAR, EAR, BIS Export Compliant
- Member, EAA Warbirds of America