OEM - Original Equipment Manufacture refers to the company that
originally manufactured the product. Manufactures products or components that
are then purchased by a company or an individual. (ex. Boeing, Cessna, DRS, Gulfstream, Honeywell,
Lockheed Martin, Northup Grumman, Raytheon, etc)
Distributor - A person, firm, etc.,
Engaged in the general distribution or marketing of
some products or product
lines, warehouses the items, and then resells them to retailers or direct to the end users or customers.
Broker - An individual or firm
that arranges a sale between a buyer and a seller. When the deal is completed,
the individual or firm receives a commission, or a small margin of the
transaction. Brokers are known for having extensive information on the specific
market condition their established in.
Maintenance and Repair
Facility – Known as an MRO
in the aviation industry. Companies that work to keep something in proper
condition, or repair an item back to working condition. MRO’s are typically
broken up into categories of work they perform. Avionics, Engines, Gears,
Structural, etc.
Contract Manufacturer - An organization that manufacturers
products under contract for another individual or firm. They will create a bid
to the end user, and if the contract is won, the production would begin. They
typically cater to the OEM’s, and Military Organizations.
End User - Refers to the ultimate (end user) operator of an
item.
(ex. Airbus, Boeing, or a military organization)
8130-3 Tag – Is an Airworthiness Approval Tag for products or parts that are
released from an FAA Approved Holder. This is typically an authorized Part 145
Repair Station.
C of C (Certificate of Conformance) - This is to certify that the part meets the minimum set
of regulatory, technical, and safety requirements that have been imposed by the
manufacture / designer of the items. The issuing authority of the COC should be
certified by an International Organization for Standardization company. Better
known as a ISO Standard.
More information on Aircraft Maintenance
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