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REACHING NEW HEIGHTS Founded in 1978 Percival Aviation Ltd is a privately owned company specialising in the Design, Production and Maintenance of aircraft interiors and associated equipment. Percival Aviation has become one of the United Kingdom s leading suppliers of aircraft interior components. We continue to expand our overseas presence to support our many customers worldwide. Our Mission Statement: To be the Aviation industry s supplier of choice with a reputation of supplying improved high quality products and services at competitive prices. QUALITY ASSURANCE Percival Aviation is committed to ensuring that Quality is maintained to the highest possible standard. Percival Aviation currently hold the following Airworthiness Approvals: EASA Part 21 Sub Part J Design Organisation Approval EASA Part 21 Sub Part G Production Organisation Approval Quality Management Systems AS9100 Approval EASA Part 145 Maintenance Organisation Approval General Civil Aviation Authority CAR 21 Design Approval, United Arab Emirates FLAMMABILITY TESTING Percival Aviation is able to conduct Flammability Tests in its own purpose built Test Facility. The Test Facility is equipped with Vertical, Horizontal and Combination burn test equipment, as well as a specimen conditioning cabinet. All material testing is carried out to the appropriate requirements of CS25.853. Test results are certified by the Quality Department and approved by a suitably approved Design Compliance Verification Engineer (CVE). The CS25.853(c) App F. Pt 2 Combination flammability testing for seat covers and foams on passenger, flight deck and cabin attendant seats can be undertaken. Percival Aviation Head office
AIRLINE BRANDED SEATING COMPONENTS Percival Aviation can work with airline customers to manufacture any bespoke equipment that is required for the aircraft cabin. THRESHOLD PLATE Percival Aviation manufacture a range of bespoke branded lavatory threshold plates. The threshold plates can be designed for any lavatory module and are a unique product offering. ARM CAPS Percival Aviation can manufacture new or provide a refurbishment service for arm caps installed on most types of seats in service today. New arm caps can be manufactured from self skinning foam or leather. The arm cap assembly can be refurbished, which allows for a change of colour and material. Percival Aviation provide product improvements to seating components. This is where a component can be analysed and re-designed to improve the reliability, cost, availability, colour/airline branding, or a combination of each. AMENITY RACK Percival Aviation manufacture a range of Amenity Bars, the design of which can accommodate any bottle size and shape specified by an airline. The Amenity Bar can also feature a locking system so that pump action bottles or expensive brands can be accommodated, leaving them secure within the lavatory. EMIRATES A380 BULKHEAD MOUNTED FLOWER VASE ASHTRAYS Percival Aviation manufactures a vast range of ashtrays to meet all installations from passenger seats to lavatory doors. Percival Aviation worked very closely with Emirates, to design and manufacture a component of the highest quality, befitting of their A380 First Class Cabin. BRITISH AIRWAYS SPEEDMARQUE Percival Aviation worked very closely with British Airways to design and manufacture a polished aluminium Speedmarque bulkhead feature befitting of their First Class Cabin. OTTOMAN Percival Aviation manufacture replacement plastic components, for installation in the aircraft cabin. These components are designed by Percival Aviation as an alternative source to the OEM suppliers.
CABIN EQUIPMENT FIRST AID KIT BAG Percival Aviation provide products for the aircraft cabin. This can be where a component has been analysed and redesigned to improve the reliability, cost, availability, colour/airline branding, or a combination of each. Percival Aviation also provide new designed components in conjunction with airline specifications. VALISES Percival Aviation manufacture a range of stowage bag valises for a number of different products ranging from oxygen masks and bottles, safety equipment, survival kits, first aid kits, demo bags and many more. PASSENGER RESTRAINT KIT Are your cabin crew subjected to abuse? The need to have a safe method of restraining passengers has been at the forefront of safety directives issued by the airlines and Percival Aviation has been able to support these requirements with their range of Passenger Restraint Kits. Each kit can include a variety of restraints, from hand cuffs, plastic ties and webbing restraints, but the kit can include any bespoke items requested by the airline and all packaging is branded with the airlines name and logo. Percival Aviation manufacture a range of First Aid Kit Bags to our own design or to individual airline specifications. Percival Aviation also manufacture a range of stowage bag valises for a number of different products ranging from oxygen masks and bottles, safety equipment, survival kits, demo bags and many more. FIRE EXTINGUISHERS LIGHT LENS Percival Aviation can manufacture decorative plastic light lenses, for installation in the passenger cabin and lavatories. These components are designed by Percival Aviation or are supplied as an alternative source to the OEM suppliers. Percival Aviation distribute the Fire Fighting Enterprises range of EASA Approved Fire Extinguishers for use inside the aircraft cabin. Manufactured as a seamless aluminium container for strength and lightness, the fire extinguishers can be fitted with special nozzles, for protecting inaccessible areas such as avionics bays, cargo compartments, etc. LITERATURE POCKETS Percival Aviation design and manufacture replacement literature pockets and magazine racks for use on Boeing and Airbus aircraft. They are designed to be a direct replacement for the factory fit unit, picking up on the existing mounting points or can be a bespoke design to your requirement. They offer the operator a cost effective replacement component within a comfortable lead time. DOOR ENTRY MAT Percival Aviation can supply Door Entry Mats manufactured from a durable wool loop with rubber backing. Each entry door mat can have an individual design and colour way. By installing an entry mat, it is proven that the main cabin carpet life can be increased and significantly cleaner, as all moisture and dirt is left on the entry mat. WATER BOTTLE STRAP Percival Aviation manufacture bottle holders that are installed in the passenger cabin, either to our own design or that specified by the airline. OHB EXTENSION DOORS Percival Aviation can engineer a new overhead stowage bin door that allows passenger bags to be stowed transversely. Utilising all the OEM hardware and equipment and with no structure change or new latches, the benefits of these are simple: passenger ease & boarding turnaround time.
SOFT FURNISHINGS CURTAINS The Percival Aviation Trim Shop contains probably the highest skilled upholsterers in the UK and they are able to produce high quality products in a number of different materials, including leather, fabric and vinyl. SEAT COVERS AND FOAMS VIP SEATS Percival Aviations reputation for superb quality and service has led us to being asked to undertake work for the most prestigious of clients. Percival Aviation can individually design your seat covers and cushions, from the finest quality leather seat covers to the highest quality seat cushions, providing the ultimate in comfort and luxury. CREW REST MATTRESS Percival Aviation can manufacture replacement mattress assemblies for crew rest areas. Replacement covers and mattress foams can be supplied and certified as required. Percival Aviation has an extensive aircraft curtain manufacturing capability. Individually designed to meet the customer requirement, all styles and sizes of curtains can be manufactured to the customer requirement and produced with very short lead times and from minimal information. To compliment this service, Percival Aviation can also design and manufacture the curtain track and structural attachments, including the modification paperwork. SEAT COVERS AND FOAMS PASSENGER SEATS Percival Aviation offer replacement seat covers and foams for all types of passenger seats, for both 9G and 16G variants. Working with fabric and leather, Percival Aviation are able to offer a like for like replacement from our extensive library of seat cover patterns or in conjunction with a customer, design and manufacture a new product for improved comfort or re-branding. New seat foams can be manufactured to replace worn uncomfortable cushions, to either the same density and style, or if it s a longer life that you require, then Percival Aviation can provide pressure mapping and analysis of how an improved construction can help. SEAT COVERS AND FOAMS ATTENDANT SEATS Percival Aviation offer replacement seat covers and foams for all types of Attendant seats. Working with fabric and leather, Percival Aviation are able to offer a like for like replacement from our extensive library of attendant seat cover patterns. New seat foams can be manufactured to replace worn uncomfortable cushions. SEAT COVERS AND FOAMS FLIGHT DECK SEATS Flight deck seats. Working with leather and sheepskin, Percival Aviation are able to offer a like for like replacement from our extensive library of seat cover patterns. New seat foams can be manufactured to replace worn uncomfortable cushions.
LAVATORIES WASTE DISPOSAL FLAP Percival Aviation provide product improvements to lavatory modules. This is where a component can be analysed and re-designed to improve the reliability, cost, availability, colour/airline branding, or a combination of each. Percival Aviation also provide new designed components in conjunction with airline specifications. LAVATORY FLOOR PAN Percival Aviation manufacture replacement floor pan assemblies. These offer a cost competitive alternative to the OEM product. Historically the lavatory floor pan assemblies are prone to cracking and therefore unable to stop fluid leaking to the airframe underneath. Percival Aviation has improved the design to help enhance the life and reliability of the product. AMENITY RACK Percival Aviation manufacture a range of Amenity Bars, the design of which can accommodate any bottle size and shape specified by an airline. The Amenity Bar can also feature a locking system so that pump action bottles or expensive brands can be accommodated, leaving them secure within the lavatory. Percival Aviation manufacture a range of replacement B747-400 and B767 Lavatory Waste Bin Flaps. Designed to be a low cost replacement part with integral spring, the Percival Aviation waste bin flap ensures a fast and easy method to return your lavatory waste compartment back within flammability compliance. LAVATORY MIRROR Percival Aviation manufacture replacement lavatory mirrors for airline customers across a variety of aircraft types and lavatory modules. Using high quality jet mirror, replacements mirrors are tested for impact and bulkhead separation loads. Each installation is supported by a minor modification and the lavatory can be additionally enhanced by the incorporation of a Percival Aviation flower vase and amenity bar. SOAP DISPENSER Percival Aviation manufacture a range of Soap Dispensers, the design of which can accommodate any bottle size and shape specified by an airline. The dispenser can also feature a locking system so that pump action bottles can be accommodated, leaving them secure within the lavatory. FLOWER VASE Percival Aviation manufacture flower vases for installation in lavatory modules, either to our own design or that specified by the airline. FIRE EXTINGUISHERS Percival Aviation distribute the Fire Fighting Enterprises range of EASA Approved Fire Extinguishers for use inside aircraft lavatory compartments. Designed to protect aircraft toilet compartments from waste paper bin, toilet flush motor and/ or water heater fires. Sealed stand alone units are able to detect and suppress fire without external action. LAVATORY FACIA Percival Aviation can manufacture replacement plastic components for inside the lavatory module. These components provide an alternative source to the OEM suppliers. Manufactured from quality materials, the Percival Aviation replacements are directly interchangeable with the original components. ASHTRAYS Percival Aviation manufactures a vast range of ashtrays to meet all installations from passenger seats to lavatory doors.
MISCELLANEOUS PRODUCTS REACHING NEW HEIGHTS Percival Aviation has a list of equipment which ranges from CNC vertical mills, lathes, CNC sheet metal punching, bending machines and brake presses. The Percival Aviation in house capability is probably one of the most comprehensive of any company in the cabin interiors equipment sector. EXTRUSIONS Percival Aviation manufactures a vast range of extrusions that can be installed throughout the aircraft cabin. HINGES Percival Aviation manufactures a vast range of extrusions that can be installed throughout the aircraft cabin. METAL FABRICATED PARTS Percival Aviation has the capability to manufacture the simplest of brackets to the complex assembly of a seat centre console. Having the capability on-site ensures that during repair and overhaul of interior components, there is the ability to perform repairs and manufacture new components without impacting on the turnaround times. Percival Aviation also has an extensive welding capability. DOOR MECHANISMS Percival Aviation manufacture replacement door locks for stowage s, wardrobes and all other types of monuments. Individually designed to meet the customer requirement, various lock styles and sizes, can be produced with very short lead times.
MEET THE TEAM NEIL PERCIVAL, CEO Neil joined the family business Percival Associates in 1985 initially as an additional Sales person, but as the company developed its own range of products in 1990, Neil became the company s first Quality Manager. Neil became Managing Director in 1994 when his father passed away and is now CEO, he remains in that role today. In his spare time Neil likes to play golf. CHRIS BENCH, MANAGING DIRECTOR Chris has over 27 years of aircraft engineering experience, which started with an engineering apprenticeship at Monarch Aircraft Engineering, becoming an A&P engineer within the hangar. Chris joined Percival Aviation in 2006 as part of the sales team. In August 2014, Chris was promoted to MD. Chris is a big fan of F1 motor racing. KAREN PERCIVAL, COMPANY SECRETARY Karen joined Percival Aviation officially in 2007 when she left her career as a secondary school teacher in order to help her husband Neil in the family business. Karen has a varied background, she speaks 3 languages fluently having worked in France & Greece. Her passion is Yoga, and she now runs a very successful Yoga Studio. LES BRIGHT, SALES MANAGER Les has over 30 years of sales experience both national and international through a variety of disciplines from retail, distribution and manufacturing working mainly for OEMs. Les joined Percival Aviation in October 2015 and heads up the Sales Team. Les likes to unwind at his local archery club. IAN LEECE, OPERATIONS MANAGER Ian has over 27 years of aircraft engineering experience, which started with an engineering apprenticeship at Monarch Aircraft Engineering, becoming lead engineer within the hangar. Ian joined Percival Aviation in September 2012 as a production engineer before becoming production manager. He was promoted to Operations Manager in July 2013. Ian enjoys a round of golf in his spare time. DEBORAH PLANT, FINANCE MANAGER Deborah has worked at Percival Aviation since 2002 and has been working in finance for over 25 years for various retail, construction and service industries. Deborah joined Percival Aviation as Finance Assistant before progressing to Finance Manager. In her spare time Deborah can often be seen supporting her rugby playing son. JOHN ALLEN, DESIGN OFFICE PROGRAMME MANAGER & HEAD OF AIRWORTHINESS John has 27 years of aircraft engineering experience which started with an engineering apprenticeship at Monarch Aircraft Engineering. John spent several years as a freelance engineer carrying out aircraft repairs and interior reconfigurations. He then moved to the Design Office at Gulfstream Aerospace, from there he went to Pall Europe to gain them their 21J DOA approval. John joined the team at Percival Aviation in his current role in September 2014. ROBERT FOWLES, COMPLIANCE MANAGER Robert has over 40 years of quality assurance within the aviation and aerospace defence industries in design manufacture and repair. He specialises in business management and continuous improvement systems and has been instrumental in the development of Percival Aviation s quality management and improvement processes. Robert Joined Percival Aviation in November 2014 as Compliance Manager. Robert is an avid DIY enthusiast.
HEAD OFFICE Percival Aviation Ltd Sapphire House 15 Barnes Wallis Road Segensworth Fareham PO15 5TT United Kingdom Tel: +44(0)1489 569000 Fax: +44(0)1489 569050 info@percival-aviation.com DUBAI OFFICE AU (Gold) Tower Office 26J Jumeirah Lakes Towers P.O. Box 340583 Dubai UAE Tel. +971 (0)4 425 0094 Fax. +971 (0)4 425 0093 info.uae@percival-aviation.com