Archived News
April 2004
FINALLY - A JORMAC BROCHURE!!! If you would like a brochure containing printed versions of our hardware catalogs and informative examples of our work, contact Steve Jourdenais via email or by phone at 727-592-0303 x221.
February 2004
JARAD - JORMAC’S RAPID DECOMPRESSION ANALYSIS SOFTWARE -- Jormac Aerospace Rapid Aircraft Decompression software, JARAD, in an in-house software package developed in late 2001 to enable Jormac engineers determine the loads on the interior shell, furnishings, and floors of VIP aircraft. Over the course of the past few years, the results from this scientifically based (as opposed to empirically based) software have been approved by the FAA for many wide and narrow body aircraft interiors.
In February of this year, Lufthansa contracted Jormac to conduct the decompression analysis for their latest 747-400 VIP completion. In an iterative fashion, Jormac and Lufthansa will work together to minimize the loads by optimizing the venting provisions within the aircraft. In addition to the development of the loads on the furnishings, floor and liner, Jormac will also provide an FAA approved report that structurally substantiates the floor of the aircraft.
The development of JARAD demonstrates that Jormac Aerospace takes the extra step to provide turn-key services and products to our customers!
February 2004
BOEING CONNEXION ANTENNA INSTALLATION ON A340 - A SUCCESS -- In April of 2003, Jormac was tasked by Lufthansa Technik AG to design the structural integration of the Connexion by Boeing Broad Band Antenna System into the Lufthansa Commercial Airline Fleet of A340 and A330 aircraft. In February of 2004, Jormac engineers were on-site in Bremen Germany assisting in the successful installation of the first system on an A340-300 aircraft.
The structural integration of the antenna system impacted many areas of the aircraft including the EE-Bay and nose wheel well pressure deck, over a 100" x 60" area of the external fuselage barrel, and internal crown installations extending over eight (8) frame bays in the highly loaded PAX door area of the wide body aircraft. Advanced structures, such as a 92" x 42" x 1.95" light weight adapter plate that transfers over 17,000 lb of vertical aerodynamic force into the monocoque structure were developed along with skin, frame and stringer mods, LRU installations, equipment cooling and smoke detection systems. Jormac also provided all the static, fatigue and damage tolerance analyses necessary to return the aircraft to service.
Below are some links to some pictures of this installation. Clicking on the description will open a new window to display the picture.
Nose Wheel EE Bay Installation
Crown Installation - Internal
Crown Installation - External
1. Locating Fixture
2 Modified Barrel - Five Frame Bays
Adapter Plate
1. Fixtured
2. 3-D Model
Coming up next on this project:
- A340-600 1st Installation
- Lufthansa Fleet Mod for 10 A/C planned
- A330-300 1st Installation
- Lufthansa Fleet Mod for 10 A/C planned
- A340-300 Fleet Modification
- Lufthansa Fleet Mod for 28 A/C planned
- A340-500 System Retrofit
- China Airlines
- SAS Airlines
- A330/340 Weight and Dash No. Variant Design
- Various European and Asian Carriers
January 2004
PATS LANDS ANOTHER BBJ PROJECT - ANOTHER JORMAC BBJ INTERIOR -- Jormac is very pleased to be supporting PATS Aircraft with another BBJ completion. While this aircraft, YD 408, has an aggressive schedule, Jormac and all the members of the completion team are up to the task. Over the past few years we have all learned how to work in a streamlined fashion, resulting in on-time deliveries with very few bumps in the road.
As described in an earlier press release, (December 2002), Jormac’s role in these completions is significant. To support PATS with the installation of our hardware and to support CWP with the fabrication of our cabinetry designs, we place liaison engineers on-site. This gives them the real-time engineering support they need to keep things moving!
December 2003
A NEW CUSTOMER, A NEW AIRCRAFT, A GREAT NEW OPPORTUNITY -- Our best year ever ended on yet another high note when we were awarded an interior shell project in a new aircraft (for us) and with a new customer. EADS Sogerma Services has contracted Jormac to design and manufacture the interior shell system of an Airbus A340-500!
Jormac will be manufacturing the tooling (18 unique shapes, some of which are over 120 square feet in area), the ceiling, sidewall, and valance paneling, and the installation hardware. As with all of our manufacturing projects of this kind, we will also be providing the detail, assembly, and installation design, as well as the structural substantiation.
We are thrilled to have this new opportunity. We are working very hard to be sure that our new customer will be successful with this completion and be back for more support from Jormac when the next completion arrives.
December 2003
JORMAC SUPPORTS AAR COMPOSITES WITH THEIR S-92 HELICOPTER INTERIOR STC -- AAR Composites of Clearwater, Florida, has contracted Jormac to develop a finite element analysis (FEA) model of their recently awarded S-92 helicopter VIP interior shell. In addition to the development of the model, Jormac will be providing the structural substantiation and the STC management for AAR. We are proud to be teaming with AAR Composites on this project!
October 2003
LUFTHANSA TECHNIK AG AWARDS JORMAC ANOTHER BBJ INTERIOR -- Jormac has been awarded another BBJ interior shell (ceilings, sidewalls, valence panels, and all associated installation hardware) from LHT. The project has been designated MidRoc. When shipped, this will mark our eleventh (11) interior shell shipment for a BBJ aircraft!
October 2003
NOAA CONTRACTS WITH JORMAC FOR VARIOUS MODS -- NOAA, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association together with the University of Washington, have contracted Jormac to design, substantiate, certify, and fabricate some rather unique structural modifications for their Lockheed WP-3D Orion observation aircraft. The following projects are in work or have been completed:
- SFMR Project - A Stepped Frequency Microwave Radiometer is being installed under the wing of the aircraft. Jormac is designing the cradle that houses the SFMR unit, the pylon assembly and installation that attaches the cradle to the aircraft wing, and the fairing that encloses the pylon and cradled SFMR unit. In addition, Jormac is manufacturing, assembling, and installing the unit on the aircraft.
- Infrared Camera - An infrared camera is mounted in the tail of the aircraft.
- Laser Anemometer - A vibration-isolated mount assembly was designed and fabricated to mount a laser anemometer in an equipment rack aboard the aircraft.
Jormac is very excited to be working on these projects and we expect more in the coming months. It’s great to be a part of this effort!
September 2003
JORMAC ASSISTS PATS INC. WITH ANOTHER BBJ DELIVERY -- In September, after a 10 month completion effort, PATS, Inc. delivered its second full BBJ completion to a very satisfied customer. The SAS BBJ, is a beautiful aircraft that includes a Jormac interior and cabinetry by Custom Woodwork & Plastics of Savannah Georgia. It was Jormac’s pleasure to work with these fine companies and we look forward to the opportunity to once again work with the DeCrane family.
August 2003
WEIGHT GOAL UPDATE - THREE MORE BBJ INTERIORS DELIVER -- In May 2002, we posted a press release regarding two BBJ interiors we were awarded by Lufthansa. You can visit that press release below. In that release, we stated that the contractual weight limits for our interior components (Ceiling panels, sidewall panels, valence panels, and all installation hardware) were 1015 pounds for Eagle and 1050 pounds for Multiflight.
So, how did we do?
- Shipped weight for Eagle (984 inches of the aircraft) was 865.2 pounds; 149.8 pounds lower than the target!
- Shipped weight for Multiflight (917 inches of the aircraft) was 766.6 pounds; 283.4 pounds lower than the target!
- In addition, the Multiflight interior was found by Lufthansa to be not only the lightest interior they had ever installed (approximately 0.85 pounds per linear inch), it was also the quietest. The sound levels in the lounge area were an incredible 48 - 50dB SIL.
- Jormac also delivered an interior for Lufthansa’s EVA BBJ. The goal for 560 inches of interior was 700 pounds and we came in at 697 pounds. All in all, these three aircraft show that Jormac is committed to superior performance in acoustics AND weight!
April 2003
GULFSTREAM G200 COUNTERTOPS -- Jormac Aerospace has successfully obtained PMA on lavatory and galley countertops for Gulfstream’s G200 aircraft being completed at their Dallas Love Field facility. The countertops, lightweight designs consisting of honeycomb subpanels and solid surface countertop materials, are manufactured to order in Jormac’s facility. By purchasing a PMA countertop, Gulfstream eliminates some of the burden of certification and engineering normally associated with purchasing interior components from a vendor without PMA capability.
And, Jormac’s countertops (with custom shaped sinks included) are made from standard solid surface materials from vendors such as Corian, Formica, and Avonite. By using standard solid surface materials instead of proprietary formulations, Jormac is able to assure Gulfstream that the color ordered is the color received. No color matching is necessary. If you are interested in Jormac’s countertop fabrication capabilities, please contact Steve Jourdenais via email or by phone at 727-592-0303 x221.
January 2003
JORMAC RECEIVES PMA APPROVAL -- In order to capitalize on the extensive library of hardware Jormac has designed for VIP interiors, and to make it readily available to other end users, Jormac has obtained PMA approval. We have begun supplementing our PMA certificate with a wide variety of cabinet and galley installation fittings, tie rods, latches, and aircraft-side hardware. We expect to have a hard copy catalog of hardware soon and an electronic version here on the web site. If you would like a copy of the catalog when it is released, or if you wish to inquire about the availability of a particular component, please contact Steve Jourdenais via email or by phone at 727-592-0303 x221.
December 2002
JORMAC BEGINS ANOTHER BBJ PROJECT WITH PATS, INC. -- Jormac Aerospace has been selected by PATS to be their engineering partner on another BBJ. Jormac will provide PATS with the following hardware:
- Ceiling, sidewall, and valence panels - Complete with integrated ECS provisions and all installation hardware
- Cabinet and galley installation hardware.
In addition, Jormac will provide the following engineering services:
- 100% of the structural design, substantiation, and FAA certification of virtually all structural modifications to the aircraft
- Rapid decompression analysis
- Damage tolerance analysis
- Weight and balance and monocoque loading analysis
- Cabinet and galley assembly and installation design, substantiation, and FAA certification.
October 2002
KEN THOMPSON JOINS JORMAC AS CERTIFICATION MANAGER -- Jormac is pleased to announce that Ken Thompson, former Vice President of Quality Assurance at AAR Composites, Inc. has joined us and will fill the role of Certification Manager. Ken brings with him over 45 years of experience in commercial, VIP, and general aviation support and certification. He is recognized throughout the industry as a leader in his filed, holding an extensive list of authorities within the FAA designate system. He has personally managed over 45 STC’s and over 100 PMA’s.
With Ken’s help, Jormac will be obtaining PMA on many of our latches and on our entire inventory of cabinet and galley installation fittings. Look for this catalog of hardware to show up on the site soon!
October 2002
JORMAC GROWS AGAIN -- We have added another 2,600 square feet of office and high-bay space to our facility. It allows us to add at least 8 more engineers to serve our customers and increases our space for kit assembly and quality assurance tasks. If you are ever in the Tampa Bay area, come by and see us.
September 2002
DECRANE’S PATS FACILITY DELIVERS ITS FIRST BBJ WITH JORMAC’S HELP -- Jormac would like to congratulate PATS, Inc. of Georgetown, Delaware on their first delivery of a BBJ2 aircraft. Jormac provided virtually 100% of the structural engineering on the project. Jormac hardware installed on the aircraft includes seat tracks, cabinet and galley install hardware, ceilings, sidewalls, valence panels, and ECS ducting.
September 2002
OZARK AIRCRAFT DELIVERS THE SECOND OF TWO ISPA BBJ’S WITH JORMAC INTERIORS -- With the delivery of these two interiors and the one described above, that brings the number of Jormac manufactured interiors for BBJ’s to seven.
We wish to thank Ozark Aircraft Systems for the opportunity to provide them with our products and services and congratulate them on a job well done.
May 2002
LUFTHANSA TECHNIK AG GIVES JORMAC THE NOD ON TWO BBJ INTERIORS -- Jormac has supported Lufthansa Technik AG in the past with a wide variety of structural engineering services and has placed on-site liaison engineers at their facility for periods as long as 10 months at a time. And now, due to the excellent service provided in the past and the unique features of our interior system, Jormac has earned the right to fabricate two executive interiors (ceilings, sidewalls, valence panels, and all associated installation hardware) for them. Both aircraft are 737-800 Boeing Business Jets, designated as Eagle and Multiflight. Both interiors are carbon-phenolic construction for the highest level of weight savings.
The weight goals for the interiors are 1015 pounds for Eagle and 1050 pounds for Multiflight. We’ll update this page once all of our hardware is weighed!
April 2002
SABRECATS 727-200 INTERIOR - THE LATEST JORMAC STC -- Just in time for the Arena Football 2002 season, Jormac was awarded the STC for the interior modifications of the San Jose Sabercats’ 727-200. The aircraft, complete with winglets and impressive Sabercats livery, was outfitted with a VIP and coaches area in the forward portion of the aircraft and a team area in the aft. All interior work was done at the PATS, Inc. facility in Georgetown Delaware. Later this year and on into 2003, Jormac and PATS will team once more to fully convert the VIP and coaches area into a luxury compartment complete with custom ceilings, sidewalls, galleys and state-of-the-art in-flight entertainment systems.
April 2002
JORMAC AEROSPACE PLAYS ROLE IN COMPLETED BBJ RANGE RECORD -- The results of the outstanding effort to complete the BBJ described in the December 2001 press release below have been announced by Boeing in this press release. The aircraft, completed at Ozark Aircraft Systems, BBJ flew the farthest distance yet for a BBJ: 6,854 nautical miles from Seattle to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, in 14 hours 12 minutes.
It’s clear that making Jormac a part of your completion team will pay off!
April 2002
JORMAC AEROSPACE IS AWARDED AN STC FOR A BOEING BBJ SECURITY LOCK PACKAGE -- The BBJ Aircraft Security Lock Package is applicable to both the -700 and -800 series BBJ’s. Locks included in the package are:
- Keyed Locks, External Access
- Lock Location
- Qty/Aircraft
- Forward left hand entry door - 1
- Airstair access panel - 1
- Forward and aft cargo doors - 2
- Engine oil-fill doors - 2
- Engine IDG oil-fill doors - 2
- E/E bay doors - 2
- Lock Pins or Straps, Internal Access
- Lock Locations
- Qty/Aircraft
- Right hand flight deck window - 1
- Right hand forward door - 1
- Over-wing doors - 2
- Left hand and right hand aft doors - 2
December 2001
JORMAC AEROSPACE INTERIOR MEETS AND BEATS WEIGHT TARGET -- Jormac Aerospace isn't afraid of aggressive contractual performance requirements... Under a contract with Ozark Aircraft Systems, Jormac was contractually obligated to provide a BBJ ceiling and sidewall system (less decorative coverings) that weighed less than 955 pounds. Within the contract, there were monetary penalties for exceeding the target and monetary incentives for beating the target.
Well, we are happy to report that our interior came in at 668 pounds, an impressive 287 pounds under the 955 pound target! The components that totaled the 668 pounds were:
- Ceiling, sidewall, and valence panels from STA 344 to STA 927.
- All installation hardware including primary support rails, isolated fittings, and latches.
This interior featured Jormac's integrated systems approach, providing integral supports for sideledge cabinets and window shade assemblies, all isolated for superior acoustic performance.
October 2001
ELITE AVIATION SELECTS JORMAC FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO AN EXISTING BBJ INTERIOR -- Elite Aviation of Van Nuys, California has enlisted Jormac to engineer improvements in an existing BBJ interior. Some of the improvements Jormac will be developing:
- Design and certify 16g seat installations in the aircraft including an install over the expansion joint.
- Structural and system design modifications to ECS to improve temperature control and to reduce ECS system noise in the cabin.
- STC project coordination for seat and systems modifications.
July 2001
JORMAC SIGNS CONTRACT TO SUPPORT BBJ2 COMPLETION WITH DECRANE -- Jormac Aerospace is pleased to announce that it has signed a contract with PATS, Inc. of Georgetown, Delaware to provide a wide variety of components and services in support of their newly awarded 737-800 BBJ2 completion. Among the services and hardware contracted to Jormac:
- Design, substantiation, and FAA certification of all structural modifications including mechanical and electrical systems installations, cabinet and galley installations, and ceiling and sidewall nstallations.
- Fabrication of all ceiling and sidewall panels and installation hardware.
- Fabrication of all cabinet and galley installation hardware.
June 2001
JORMAC IS AWARDED CONTRACTS TO SUPPORT OZARK AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS ON ISPA BBJ'S -- Ozark Aircraft Systems of Bentonville, Arkansas has awarded Jormac with contracts on the completions of two BBJ's (YG072 and YG075):
- Design, fabrication, and certification of light weight interior system.
- Conduct and certify floor beam and monocoque stress analysis.
- Fabricate monument installation hardware per Jormac Design Standards adopted by OAS.
April 2001
OZARK AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS TURNS TO JORMAC FOR A FAR PART 121 COMPLIANT BBJ INTERIOR -- OAS's newest BBJ completion project, BBJ One, requires a lightweight, acoustically superior, and FAR Part 121 compliant interior system. Jormac is proud to announce that we have been awarded the contract to meet these goals. Tasks included in Jormac's contract include:
- Design, fabrication, and certification of light weight and Part 121 compliant interior system.
- Design, fabrication, and certification of Part 121 custom executive window shade system.
- Conduct and certify floor beam and monocoque stress analysis.
- Fabricate monument installation hardware per Jormac Design Standards adopted by OAS.
April 2001
JORMAC BEGINS SUPPORT OF LUFTHANSA TECHNIK ON 747-400 COMPLETION -- Jormac has signed contracts with Lufthansa Technik of Hamburg, Germany for various engineering services including:
- Design of airframe structural interfaces for attachments of cabinets, galleys, and bulkheads. FAA certification included.
- Decompression analysis and FAA certification to Part 25-365. Includes design of ancillary venting features.
- Structural analysis and FAA certification of main deck and upper deck floor beams.
- Design of passenger service equipment installations and custom window shade systems.
- Onsite engineering support for an 8-month period.