Aeronautical Product Development
From operational requirements and physical mockups to laboratory qualification, flight test, and full-rate sovereign Australian manufacturing.
Patented Slide Spanner tool operational validation — developed and certified by AMCE.
From Operational Deficiencies to Certified Flight Hardware
AMCE occupies a unique position in the defence engineering market: we do not merely consult or analyze; we develop and manufacture certified, flight-proven aeronautical products. Our practical hardware development experience directly enhances our consulting engineering services.
We take complex operational challenges faced by military aircrew and maintainers, developing turnkey hardware solutions that resolve acute deficiencies, reduce life-cycle maintenance costs, and enhance aircraft mission capability with zero permanent airframe modifications.
The 5-Stage Product Development Cycle
Requirements Definition
Engaging directly with aircrew, Loadmasters, and maintainers to translate operational pain points into strict engineering specifications, human factors criteria, and flight envelope constraints.
Rapid Prototyping & Fit-Checks
Fabricating full-scale 3D printed and machined mockups for trial installation on operational aircraft, verifying clearances, maintainer access, and ergonomic kinematics prior to final tooling.
Laboratory Qualification Testing
Executing rigorous testing at accredited test facilities:
- Environmental: MIL-STD-810 vibration, shock, salt fog, temperature
- Structural: Proof, limit, and ultimate static load tests to MIL-S-5700
- Ballistic: Live-fire V50 limit testing per MIL-STD-662F
- Flammability: Vertical burn and toxicity per FAR 25.853
Flight Test & Service Trials
Drafting Flight Test Orders (FTOs), flight hazard assessments, and collaborating with military Aircraft Research and Development Units (ARDU) through initial operational evaluation trials.
Sovereign Manufacturing & Kits
Full-rate production partnering with accredited Australian aerospace machinists and ballistic composite molders, delivering serialized fleet kits with NATO Stock Numbers (NSNs).
Flight Hardware Developed by AMCE
C-130 Paratroop Door Negator Upgrade
Developed for the RAAF to eliminate Loadmaster spinal injuries during manual paratroop door operation. Includes high-stiffness counterbalance spring assemblies and the patented single-maintainer Slide Spanner tool.
C-130 Lightweight Ballistic Armour Systems
Tactical composite armour engineered to protect pilots, flight engineers, forward systems, and cargo compartment Loadmasters against small arms and .50 cal threats with positive mechanical retention.