These photos show Conair Q400AT and RJ85 air tankers undergoing maintenance.

The aircraft undergo meticulous inspections to locate and repair the wear and tear that inevitably results from aerial firefighting. A pro-active, thorough evaluation of each aircraft, along with expert maintenance and professional cleaning, can take several weeks depending on the size and complexity of the aircraft type.

The photos are used with permission from the “RJ85 and Q400 Airtankers” Facebook page.