Aerospace and defense calibration services.
Precision calibration for torque tools, RF instruments, dimensional standards, and production support equipment serving aircraft and defense programs in Greater Seattle and nationwide.
Market intel — May 2026
Boeing 737 Production Ramp: What It Means for Calibration Demand
Boeing is opening a 4th 737 production line in Everett, WA this summer — the first time 737s have been assembled in two factories simultaneously. The company is racing toward 63 jets per month, a historic high. Three current lines are in Renton, WA, right in Orbital's backyard.
This ramp-up has a direct downstream effect: every Tier 1 and Tier 2 supplier in the Puget Sound corridor needs more frequent, more rigorous calibration to meet tightened quality audits. Boeing's reported "huge quality improvements in commercial airplane supply chain" (Feb 2026) mean supplier audit requirements are stricter than ever — and that flows directly to ISO 17025 compliance for calibration providers.
For aerospace manufacturers in the PNW, this means calibration is no longer a back-office task. It is a production-critical function that determines whether you pass supplier audits and keep your contracts.
Capabilities
What we calibrate for aerospace.
Torque Tool Calibration
Click wrenches, dial wrenches, torque screwdrivers, and torque testers calibrated to manufacturer and program specifications. Critical for fastener integrity on flight hardware.
RF & Microwave Calibration
Signal generators, spectrum analyzers, power meters, and attenuators calibrated for aerospace test benches and avionics verification.
Dimensional Calibration
Calipers, micrometers, gauge blocks, and indicators verified for tight-tolerance aerospace machining and assembly operations.
Electrical Calibration
DMMs, oscilloscopes, and power supplies calibrated for avionics test stations and production verification.
Pressure Calibration
Pressure gauges, transducers, and deadweight testers calibrated for pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
Temperature Calibration
Dry blocks, thermometers, and thermocouples calibrated for thermal testing and environmental simulation.
Why calibration matters
The cost of an uncalibrated instrument in aerospace.
Flight-critical accuracy
Aerospace instruments measure the parameters that keep aircraft safe. A miscalibrated torque wrench or out-of-tolerance DMM can compromise fastener integrity or avionics performance. Calibration is not optional — it is a flight safety requirement.
Audit-ready documentation
AS9100 and NADCAP audits require traceable calibration records with measurement uncertainty data. Orbital delivers certificates that satisfy prime contractor and regulatory requirements without additional formatting or follow-up.
Program schedule protection
Aerospace production runs on tight milestones. When calibration backlogs delay tool availability, the ripple effect hits assembly, test, and delivery. Our 24–72 hour turnaround keeps your program on schedule.
Compliance
Standards we support.
AS9100
Quality management system requirements for aviation, space, and defense organizations. Calibration records are a core audit requirement.
NADCAP
National Aerospace and Defense Contractors Accreditation Program. Special process requirements include measurement and test equipment calibration.
ISO/IEC 17025
General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories. The global standard for calibration quality and traceability.
MIL-STD
Military standards for calibration system requirements, traceability, and measurement uncertainty in defense programs.
Request aerospace calibration
Send the instrument list. Get the calibration route.
Share your aerospace instrument list, due dates, and documentation requirements. Orbital will confirm the calibration scope, turnaround target, and pickup logistics — typically within one business day.
Turnaround target
24–72 hours for standard calibration
Service radius
Greater Seattle / nationwide via shipping