Grand Forks Factory Prepares for Cirrus Jet Production

Stephen Pope

Thursday, June 27, 2013 at 08:49 PM ET

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Key Takeaways:

Cirrus is expanding its Grand Forks factory by installing a new 40-ton autoclave oven for in-house composite part production.
This autoclave will be used to manufacture components like carbon-fiber main spars for the Cirrus Jet, enhancing their strength and durability.
Bringing this capability in-house is projected to save Cirrus several millions of dollars over the next decade.
The Cirrus Jet (SF50) development continues, with a prototype expected later this year and certification flight testing planned for next year.

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Cirrus today announced the expansion of its Grand Forks, North Dakota, factory, the site of a brand new autoclave oven that will be used in the production of the Cirrus Jet.

Modifications to the Grand Forks facility began in May and the autoclave was delivered today, Cirrus said. The building housing the autoclave will be constructed around the oven, and is expected to be complete by the end of next month and go into operation in mid-August.