Maintenance and Modifications
DAS and AQRD Partner on Phenom 300 Engine Inlet Fix
Repair involves replacement of 700 rivets and a detailed inspection
DAS Aviation Embraer Phenom 300 engine inlet repair
DAS Aviation and AQRD Engineering have developed an Embraer Phenom 300 engine inlet repair process.

DAS Aviation and AQRD Engineering have developed a modification to replace Embraer Phenom 300 engine inlet fasteners and repair mounting flanges and surrounding structure. According to DAS Aviation, “The solution changes the inner barrel fasteners as part of a comprehensive repair intended to address fastener-related inlet issues and improve overall inlet reliability.”

Instead of replacing loose or missing fasteners, the modification replaces about 700 rivets and involves a complete teardown to inspect mounting flanges and structural elements to “identify hidden failures that can contribute to blind rivets working loose,” the company explained. The entire process takes seven to 10 days, and DAS Aviation can provide loaner inlets and spares if necessary, or the work can be done during a regular inspection.