AW 609 TILTROTOR
DESIGN OF A RETROFIT SOLUTION FOR AN EXISTING FUSELAGE
TO INTEGRATE A WIDER CABIN DOOR
MAIN ACTIVITIES (CABIN RETROFIT FOR CLAM-SHELL DOOR)
Definition of
a new structure arrangement considering existing parts
Detail design for manufacturing
Repair solutions
for the Composite Skin
Stress Analysis including F&DT
PERIOD
2013 - Ongoing
LOCATION
Italy (Focal Point) and Portugal (Core team)
FEASIBILITY STUDIES
KEEL BEAM
Weight reduction Study
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Machining optimization analysis
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Composite keel beam concept & analysis validation
FUSELAGE SKIN
Feasibility studies for serial production industralization
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Skin co-cured stringers: design concept and analysis validation of the use of omega shape stringers in centre and rear fuselage skins, as alternative to the current j-shape
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Rear fuselage stringer reduction analysis
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New splicing concept between the rear fuselage crown skin and the lateral skins
TAIL
Weight reduction study
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Aft spar & rear bulkhead integration - composite concept & analysis validation
AW 101
SAR; VIP; CSAR, VARIANTS
MAIN RTR ROTATING CONTROL
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FE stress analysis
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FEM model validation through flight test measurements
REAR FUSELAGE
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Reverse engineering
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3D data capture
ICE & SNOW DETECTION SYSTEM
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Design and development
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Studies and schemes for a multi variant version
STARBOARD SLIDING CARGO DOOR
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Kinnematics study
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3D data capture
SLIDING DOOR & WINDOW
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Design and development of a solution to adapt a fix utility door & window into a sliding door & window for sar configuration
ARMOURED FLOOR
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Ballistic floor design and development
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Client customization
NORWAY & DENMARK
DESIGN KIT INSTALLATION
(Mid Life Upgrade Mod - Customization)
AW 159 WILDCAT
COCKPIT DOOR HOLD OPEN DEVICE
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Design kit installation
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Mechanisms development
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Stress analysis - hand calculations
HAVM SYSTEM INSTALLATION
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Design kit installation
AW 169
INTERIOR CUSTOMIZATION
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Design kit installation
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FE stress analysis
LIFE-RAFT ON SPONSON KIT
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Design kit installation
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FE stress analysis
FLIR KIT
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Design kit installation
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FE stress analysis
MISSION CONSOLE KIT
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Design kit installation
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FE stress analysis
AW 189
FBW AVIONICS SUPPORTS
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Define all necessary structure provisions and supports for the installation of the fbw avionics on the fuselage, comprising:
- Pfcc1 – lhs nose avionic bay
- Pfcc2/adahrs/auxiliary battery – rhs nose avionic bay
- Pfcc3 – tail cone structure
- Bfcc – under pilot seat cockpit floor
- Emc shielding protection – baggage bay
- Co-pilot pedal offset
- Connectors breakers
- Circuit breaker panel – avionics cabinet
- Psb and pfs – floor structure
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FE stress analysis
SIDE ARM CONTROLLER SUPPORT
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Development from conceptual design to prototyping and testing of an adjustable (sliding and tilting) support for the pilot fly by wire joystick
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Fe stress analysis
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Pilot seat modifications to integrate sac system
TAIL CONE & TAIL PLANE
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Sizing and optimization through FE stress analysis
LYNX MK9A
ANTENNA TCAS INSTALLATION
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Design kit installation
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Stress analysis - hand calculations