West Star Aviation’s Chattanooga facility recently added Global Inspection capabilities after securing proper tooling, approvals, and training for their teams. This location flawlessly completed a major 120-month inspection, or 8C check, on a Global 6000. Team leads Gavin Harrison and Corey Boardman delivered the aircraft on time and on budget in this major milestone project.

The 120-month inspection is a major maintenance event that involves a thorough dismantling of the aircraft’s cabin, extensive structural inspections of the airframe, and a complete overhaul of the landing gear. This process addresses any necessary service bulletins or upgrades and is a comprehensive check of the aircraft after 10 years of operation. The downtime required for this inspection ranges from 12 to 14 weeks on average.

OGARA JETS, an industry leader in the sales and acquisition of private aircraft, selected West Star Aviation-Chattanooga to perform the complex inspection on a Global 6000 they were preparing for sale. Shortly after the inspection work was complete, the aircraft was sold and the new owner opted for new paint, interior, and Starlink installation in the aircraft with all work to be performed by West Star Aviation-Chattanooga.

“Our Chattanooga team is proud to be able to deliver once again for our friends and partners at OGARA JETS with a smooth 120-month inspection on the Global 6000,” said Connor Mottice, Technical Sales Manager, Bombardier/Embraer, West Star Aviation. “As a leader in the aircraft acquisition and sales space, it means a lot that OGARA JETS continues to trust West Star Aviation for these major events.”.

While this inspection was a first for this location, West Star Aviation’s East Alton, IL, and Grand Junction, CO, facilities have established solid reputations on this airframe and have completed numerous 120-month Global inspections in the past.