Kavlico's Flight Spoiler Control Lever (FSCL) is Flight Qualified for Aircraft Cockpit Use
MOORPARK, Calif. - Kavlico, an operation of Schneider Electric and global business unit of Custom Sensors & Technologies (CST) is pleased to announce that it has a qualified Flight Spoiler Control Lever (FSCL). Phil Roessler, Senior Program Manager at Kavlico states "This is a natural value-added proposition to our existing RVDT product line". The FSCL is a Line Replaceable Unit (LRU) suitable for use in all type of aircraft cockpits.
Features include: 4-Channel RVDT position feedback Locked stow Gate preventing inadvertent movement into emergency position 210,00 movement cycles tested Meets relevant aspects of FAR25 and RTCA-160 Integrated dampner prevents intermediate position migration 9 soft detents LED illuminated front panel (LRU) 50,000 flight hour MTBF Simple 4 screw mount permits rapid line replacement
Many new aircraft are using electromechanical pilot input devices in the cockpit to save weight. By using 4 integrated RVDT channels, the need for mechanical cables is completely eliminated.
The FSCL is on the front-end of the fly-by-wire concept. By moving the handle, the position is sensed by the integral RVDTs. The signal then travels to the flight control computer which commands the multi-function spoilers to change to the pilot's selected position. Since the outputs from the RVDT channels are so precise, a pilot with minimal effort can easily select an accurate spoiler position. To allow movement of the handle from the locked stow position, the button is depressed.
Kavlico employed the latest finite element mechanical design techniques to achieve the lowest possible weight for this device. Particular attention was paid to the redundant 4-channel design including two separate connectors to achieve added reliability.
About Kavlico Kavlico is an operation of Custom Sensors & Technologies (CST). Kavlico manufactures high volume, application specific pressure, position, force, and specialty sensors for the transportation, industrial, and aerospace market sectors. www.kavlico.com
About Custom Sensors & Technologies Custom Sensors & Technologies (CST) is a division of Schneider Electric and was formed from the combination of BEI Technologies, Kavlico, and Crouzet. CST provides sensors, controls, and actuation products to the industrial, transportation, and aerospace & government/military markets. www.cstsensors.com
About Schneider Electric Schneider Electric is the world's power and control specialist. Through its world-class brands, Merlin Gerin, Square D and Telemecanique, Schneider Electric anticipates and satisfies its customers' requirements in the residential, building, industry and energy and infrastructure markets. With 120,000 employees and operations in 106 countries, Schneider Electric generated sales of 17.3 billion in 2007. www.schneider-electric.com
For more information, please contact: Lori Appel Kavlico T 805-552-3406 F 805-523-7125 lappel@kavlico.com
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Company Information: Name: Custom Sensors & Technologies (CST) Address: 14501 Princeton Ave. City: Moorpark State: CA ZIP: 93021 Country: USA Phone: 805-552-3599 FAX: 805-552-3577 http://www.cstsensors.com
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