The testing elements within the maintenance facility can range from sophisticated Automatic Test Systems, capable of module or component level diagnosis, to less complex units with manual test capabilities, installed in mobile self contained electronic repair vehicles or even air portable, ruggedized test facilities.

The facilities are designed so that one location can cover a range of different equipment to be tested (i.e. general purpose), thereby avoiding a proliferation of test equipment dedicated to a limited number of applications.

EADS North America Defense Test & Services is a leading supplier of general purpose portable, deployable and static test / support equipment to armed forces in many countries.

The test facilities contain the latest technology operator aids, such as interactive electronic technical manuals and on-the-job training packages, enabling technicians to deal with a variety of maintenance situations.

Use of the latest information technologies also obviates the need for the stowage, movement and maintenance of voluminous support publications and data.