Barfield becomes primary distributor for CTRL Systems’ UL101 Aviation Troubleshooter

Barfield, a subsidiary of Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) in the Americas, has entered into an agreement with CTRL Systems to distribute its UL101 Aviation Troubleshooter. Barfield will serve as CTRL Systems’ primary distributor to the commercial and business aviation markets, covering airline operators, aircraft and component OEMs, and MROs worldwide.

The UL101 Aviation Troubleshooter is an acoustic ultrasonic test set engineered for aircraft maintenance and troubleshooting. Manufactured in the United States by CTRL Systems, the UL101 Aviation Troubleshooter equips aircraft maintenance technicians with enhanced insight into the operating conditions of the aircraft systems under examination. Operators worldwide have utilised the UL101 Aviation Troubleshooter to expedite the AOG troubleshooting process effectively, reducing both aircraft downtime and the expense of replacement parts. The UL101 Aviation Troubleshooter (part number B00033) is specified in the Boeing AMM for all commercial jet aircraft under the tool tag SPL-1473.

CTRL’s ultrasonic listening devices, including the UL101 Aviation Troubleshooter, detect acoustic ultrasound at 40kHz and convert the signal into the audible range, delivering it to an included headset or available software. In the field of aircraft maintenance, this technology is employed to pinpoint leaks in various aircraft systems, such as cabin pressurization, O2 systems, pitot/static systems, bleed/engine air systems, and A/C packs. It is also utilised for identifying electrical faults and intermittent wiring issues, troubleshooting failing mechanical components, detecting internal fluid leaks, and conducting swift valve inspections.