GKN Aerospace - El Cajon
Overview
GKN Aerospace - El Cajon manufactures lightweight structures for high performance aerospace applications.
Specializing in lightweight titanium and aluminium alloy engine components including rings, modules, ducts and compressor cases. GKN Aerospace - El Cajon also repairs fan blades and cases for jet engines
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Capabilities
Frame Structures
Manufacture of a range of welded high temperature bearing housing structures.
Metallic Fan Cases
Manufacture of large diameter aluminium and titanium fan containment cases applying roll forming, welding and chemical milling to offer cost and weight benefit.
Core Engine Ducts
Manufacture of military core engine ducts across a range of programs applying Unistructure (TM) technology to offer comparable weight to composites for significantly lower cost.
Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul Services
Offering an industry-leading range of fan blade repair and overhaul under full FAA/EASA certification.
Programmes
GKN Aerospace – El Cajon currently provides engine structures to over 20 programmes including:
- 787
- A350 XWB
- A320neo
- JSF
- C-130J
- V-22 Osprey
- F-22
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F-16/F-15
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767
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A330neo
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737 MAX
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747-8
Contact
GKN Aerospace - El Cajon
1150 West Bradley Avenue
El Cajon, CA92020
Tel: +1 619-258-5000