On all night vision systems, periodic maintenance and testing is needed to ensure the system's performance quality, and to preserve the lifespan of the goggle. The FAA and the manufacturer require a 180-day inspection for aviator night vision goggles.

ASU is the only maintenance and testing facility in the United States that meets both the FAA and manufacturer requirements. ASU's standard 9-point inspection includes a power pack check, current draw, tube inspection, gain, infinity focus, high and low-light resolution, collimation, and a nitrogen purge. Upon satisfactory completion of this inspection, every goggle is issued an FAA Form 8130 - Airworthiness Approval Tag.

Additionally, to help alleviate the down time for the night vision goggles, ASU has established a 72-hour turn around time for the standard inspection. Combined with our certifications and endorsements, ASU is the clear choice for your goggle maintenance needs.

In an effort to better serve our expandind list of customers, ASU has implemented a process to ensure the most efficient receipt and processing of your goggles for their required 180 day certification inspection. Prior to sending goggles to ASU, customers are required to complete a couple of forms and receive a Return Authorization number. Please see below for detailed instructions, sample forms and ready-to-fill forms.

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