Aerocon Engineering Co.

Aerocon Engineering Co. is an aerospace engineering company in Van Nuys, California. Since 1982 it has provided engineering support and FAA interface services for small and large transport aircraft, from design and analysis through certification. Its staff includes FAA appointed Designated Engineering Representatives and Designated Airworthiness Representatives.

Products

• Modular crew rest compartments
• Integral air stairs and VIP lifts
• Crew ladders and cargo hoists
• Cabin interior noise control, using thermal and acoustic insulation
• Compartment fire protection products
• Turnkey installation kits with installation, maintenance and certification documents. The company holds FAA STC and PMA approvals on a range of transport aircraft parts

Services

• Engineering design and structural analysis, including modifications to fuselage and wing structures
• Executive and airline interiors work: galleys, carts, video and entertainment, lavatories and passenger lounges
• Structural testing of aircraft materials and components such as honeycomb panels, joints, seats, belts and overhead bins, with FAA witnessed testing
• Flight test services, using a large transport aircraft added in 1983 and smaller twin engine aircraft
• Avionics and electrical installation support, including SATCOM and radar mounts
• Aircraft parts distribution, with stock for DC-10, Boeing 700 series and Airbus A series

Aircraft types

The company lists experience on Boeing 707 to 787 models, Gulfstream II, III and IV, McDonnell Douglas DC-8, DC-9, DC-10, MD-11 and MD-87, Lockheed L-188, L-1011 and C-130, and Airbus A310 to A350.

Company facts

• Founded in 1982
• Located at Kester Avenue in Van Nuys, California
• Took part in the JSF Cooperative Electronics Test Bed program