Pentastar Aviation Receives Class 3 and 4 Airframe Ratings from Federal Aviation Administration

Nov 11, 2009 10:16 AM

Pentastar Aviation, based in Waterford, Mich., was issued FAR 145 Repair Station Airframe Class 3 and 4 Ratings on January 14, 2009. These Ratings, issued by the FAA, replace Pentastar’s prior Limited Airframe Ratings and authorize Pentastar’s 14 CFR 145 Repair Station to maintain all models of small and large aircraft of all metal construction.

“These ratings enable our maintenance staff to support additional makes and models of aircraft as well as expand our service capabilities for the many transient aircraft coming through our facility whenever there is a need for maintenance,” said Gary Roberts, Director of Quality Control. “These ratings are a great advantage to Pentastar and a great benefit for our customers.”

Pentastar Aviation has 45 years of experience in the maintenance, repair and modification of corporate and executive aircraft. With one of the most dedicated and knowledgeable maintenance teams in the business aviation industry, Pentastar quickly emerged as an industry leader after its original approval as a repair station by the FAA on August 2, 1974.

“Issuance of FAR 145 Airframe Class 3 and Class 4 ratings demonstrates that Pentastar Aviation has met the required FAA experience, personnel and organizational qualifications and also provides recognition for the vast size of our facilities and related capabilities,” said Tony Bailey, Director of Maintenance Operations. “With this change, Pentastar Aviation joins an elite group of Repair Stations that have received FAA approval of these Airframe Class ratings. Our reputation and related business volume has been built through our relentless focus on ensuring airworthiness, meeting or exceeding quoted maintenance downtimes and outstanding customer service.”

For nearly 45 years, Pentastar Aviation has been a leader in the world of private aviation. In addition to its maintenance capabilities, Pentastar Aviation specializes in aircraft management services, aircraft charter, avionics design/installation/repair and aircraft brokerage. Its world-class FBO provides exceptional customer service and Exxon Mobil's Avitat fuel. The talented team of chefs, at FIVESTAR Gourmet, the in-house catering division, delivers sumptuous meals designed to please the palate as well as the eye.

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