SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

F O R M 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the month of March 2009

TAT TECHNOLOGIES LTD.
(Name of Registrant)

P.O.BOX 80, Gedera 70750 Israel
(Address of Principal Executive Office)

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TAT Technologies Ltd.

6-K Items

1. Press Release re TAT Technologies Reports Fourth Quarter 2008 Results dated March 12, 2009.

ITEM 1

Press Release Source: TAT Technologies Limited

TAT Technologies Reports Fourth Quarter 2008 Results

Thursday March 12 , 2009 15:00 pm ET

GEDERA, Israel, March. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ – TAT Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: TATTF – News ), reported today its results for the three and twelve month periods ended December 31, 2008.

TAT Technologies Ltd. (TAT), directly and through its subsidiaries, provides a variety of services and products to the aerospace industry, such as the manufacture, maintenance and repair of a broad range of heat transfer components (such as heat exchangers, pre-coolers and oil/fuel hydraulic coolers) used in mechanical and electronic systems on-board commercial, military and business aircraft; other environmental control and cooling systems and a variety of other electronic and mechanical aircraft accessories.

TAT announced net income of $784,000 on revenues of $31.1 million for the three months ended December 31, 2008 compared to net income of $1.4 million on revenues of $19.8 million for the three months ended December 31, 2007. For the twelve months ended December 31, 2008, TAT announced net income of $4.3 million on revenues of $103.3 million compared to net income of $32.0 million and revenues of $88.7 million for the same period ended December 31, 2007.

Whereas the 2008 period benefited from significant increased revenues offset by declining margins, the 2007 period benefited from the capital gain of $26.4 million that the company recorded in connection with the July 2007 IPO of its 62% held subsidiary, Limco-Piedmont Inc.

Revenues from the company’s three principal lines of business for the three and twelve month periods ended December 31, 2008 and 2007 were as follows:

Three Months Ended December 31,
2008
2007
Revenues
% of Total Revenues
Revenues
% of Total Revenues
In Thousands
 
Revenues:                    
  MRO Services     $ 14,012     44.9 % $ 11,515     58.3 %
  OEM products       15,084     48.4 %   6,094     30.8 %
  Parts Services       3,929     12.6 %   3,362     17.0 %
  Elimination       (1,882 )   (5.9 )%   (1,220 )   (6.1 )%
Total Revenues       31,143     100.0 %   19,751     100.0 %

Year Ended December 31,
2008
2007
Revenues
% of Total Revenues
Revenues
% of Total Revenues
In Thousands
 
Revenues:                    
  MRO Services     $ 54,276     52.5 % $ 49,392     55.7 %
  OEM products       37,696     36.4 %   23,489     26.4 %
  Parts Services       17,289     16.7 %   20,384     23.0 %
  Elimination       (5,973 )   (5.6 )%   (4,561 )   (5.1 )%
Total Revenues       103,288     100.0 %   88,704     100.0 %

The 58% and 16% increases in revenues for the three and twelve month periods ended December 31, 2008 compared with the same periods of December 31, 2007, respectively, reflect increased revenues in the OEM segment due to organic growth as well as revenues from the consolidation of the company’s 70% controlled subsidiary, Bental Industries Ltd commencing August 18, 2008 ; increased revenues in the MRO segment offset by a moderate decrease of revenues in the Parts segment.

The decrease in net income for the twelve month period ended December 31, 2008 compared with the twelve month period ended December 31, 2007,is primarily attributable to the $26.4 million capital gain recorded in connection with the IPO of the company’s 62% held subsidiary, Limco-Piedmont Inc. in July 2007. Also impacting net income was (i) a one time compensation charge of approximately $1.2 million arising from the previously announced retirement of certain managers; (ii) the decline in the exchange rate between the U.S. dollar and the Israeli Shekel that resulted in increased operational expenses; and (iii) the decrease in the net profit of Limco-Piedmont from $5.2 million in the twelve month periods ended December 31, 2007 to $2.7 million in the twelve month periods ended December 31, 2008. These factors were offset by improved results for the Company’s operations in Israel for the three and twelve month periods ended December 31, 2008 compared with those of December 31, 2007.

Dr. Shmuel Fledel, TAT’s CEO commented: “The fourth quarter and Year ended December 31, 2008 saw encouraging revenue growth for the TAT group, compared to the same periods ended December 31, 2007. We have experienced a decrease in our gross margins, and consequently we are taking aggressive actions to manage costs through the weakness that is developing in the aviation industries”.

“We are pursuing initiatives with new customers for 2009 and looking positively towards the coming years. The expense control measures we have taken, including the consolidation of our two US based operating entities in one location, will contribute to improved earnings going forward. We believe that our business opportunities, along with anticipated expense control and improvement in operational performance should give us the ability to realize an improved 2009.”

About TAT Technologies Ltd.

TAT Technologies Limited provides a variety of services and products to the aerospace industry under three operational segments: (i) OEM products (ii) MRO services and (iii) parts, each with the following characteristics:

Our OEM activities primarily relate to the (i) design, development, manufacture and sale of a broad range of heat transfer components (such as heat exchangers, pre-coolers and oil/fuel hydraulic coolers) used in mechanical and electronic systems on-board commercial, military and business aircraft; (ii) manufacture and sell other environmental control and cooling systems and a variety of other electronic and mechanical aircraft accessories and systems such as pumps, valves, power systems and turbines; and (iii) design, development, manufacture and sale of a broad range of electrical motor applications for airborne and ground systems

Our MRO services include the remanufacture, overhaul and repair of heat transfer equipment and other aircraft components, APUs, propellers and landing gear. Our Limco-Piedmont subsidiary operates four FAA certified repair stations, which provide aircraft component MRO services for airlines, air cargo carriers, maintenance service centers and the military.

Our parts segment focuses on the sale of APU parts propellers and landing gear. We offer parts services for commercial, regional and charter airlines and business aircraft owners.

Safe Harbor for Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, general business conditions in the airline industry, changes in demand for our services and products, the timing and amount or cancellation of orders, the price and continuity of supply of component parts used in our operations, and other risks detailed from time to time in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These documents contain and identify other important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in our projections or forward-looking statements. Shareholders and other readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date on which they are made. We undertake no obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statement.

TAT TECHNOLOGIES AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands, except per share data)

December 31,
2008
December 31,
2007
 
                              ASSETS            
Current Assets:    
   Cash and cash equivalents     $ 33,908   $ 15,114  
   Short-term investments       11,300     28,806  
   Accounts receivable (net of allowance for doubtful accounts    
   of $154 and $155 at December 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007, respectively)       22,086     14,679  
   Inventories       34,884     28,189  
   Other accounts receivable and prepaid expenses       6,536     4,047  
     
     Total current assets       108,714     90,835  
     
Funds in respect of employee right upon retirement       3,705     4,156  
Property, plant and equipment, net       15,187     11,927  
Intangible assets, net       2,195     1,709  
Goodwill       5,998     4,780  
     
     Total assets     $ 135,799   $ 113,407  
     
               LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY    
     
Current Liabilities:    
   Current maturities of long-term loans       150  
   Accounts payables       10,585     7,067  
   Other accounts payable and accrued expenses       7,363     4,310  
     
     Total current liabilities       18,098     11,377  
     
LONG-TERM LIABILITIES:    
   Fair value of Call options to minority       2,183     -  
   Long-term loans, net of current maturities       5,188     -  
   Liability in respect of employee rights upon retirement       4,468     4,175  
   Long-term deferred tax liability       1,087     581  
     
        12,926     4,756  
     
Minority interest       28,700     24,481  
     
 SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:    
   Share capital    
   Ordinary shares of NIS 0.9 par value - Authorized: 10,000,000    
shares at December 31, 2008 and 2007; Issued and outstanding:    
6,552,671 shares and 6,542,671 shares at December 31, 2008 and 2007, respectively    
2007, respectively       2,204     2,201  
   Additional paid-in capital       39,476     39,308  
   Accumulated other comprehensive loss       (763 )   -  
   Retained earnings       35,158     31,284  
     
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:       76,075     72,793  
     
     Total liabilities and shareholders' equity     $ 135,799   $ 113,407  

TAT TECHNOLOGIES AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(in thousands, except per share data)

Three months ended
December 31,
Year ended
December 31,
2008
2007
2008
2007
 
 
Revenues                    
MRO services     $ 14,012   $ 11,515   $ 54,276   $ 49,392  
OEM products       13,202     4,874     31,723     18,928  
Parts services       3,929     3,362     17,289     20,384  
        31,143     19,751     103,288     88,704  
     
Cost and operating expenses    
     
   Cost of revenue       25,209     15,058     80,563     65,207  
   Selling and marketing       901     902     4,369     3,719  
   General and administrative       3,689     2,958     12,407     10,995  
     
     Operating income       1,344     833     5,949     8,783  
     
   Interest income(expense) net       318     506     1,173     701  
   Loss on sale of investments       (236 )   -     (236 )      
   Other income, net             (57 )   -     26,478  
     
Income before taxes and minority    
interest       1,426     1,282     6,886     35,962  
     
Provision for income taxes       421     (412 )   1,794     3,212  
     
Income before minority interest       1,005     1,694     5,092     32,750  
     
Share in result of affiliated company    
prior to its consolidation             -     674     -  
Minority interest income       (221 )   (303 )   (1,500 )   (771 )
     
Net income     $ 784   $ 1,391   $ 4,266   $ 31,979  
     
Basic net income per share     $ 0.12   $ 0.21   $ 0.65   $ 5.041  
     
Diluted net income per share     $ 0.12   $ 0.21   $ 0.65   $ 4.99  
     
Weighted average number of shares -    
basic       6,554,504     6,542,671     6,546,055     6,344,041  
     
Weighted average number of shares -    
diluted       6,559,587     6,558,689     6,566,249     6,407,504  

SIGNATURE

        Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

TAT TECHNOLOGIES LTD.
(Registrant)


By: /s/ Shmuel Fledel
——————————————
Shmuel Fledel
Chief Executive Officer

Date: March 12, 2009

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