Muttenz, Switzerland, March 2016

HELI-ONE STAVANGER and THOMMEN AIRCRAFT EQUIPMENT AG, Muttenz, Switzerland, signed an agreement about delivery of THOMMEN Digital Air Data Computer (ADU) type AC32 for the integration of EFI-890H Advanced Flight Displays in the Airbus Helicopters AS332L1.

Undergoing cockpit modernization and upgrade, the customized solution for AS332 includes dual Primary Flight Displays, while replacing analog instruments, dual UNS-1Fw Multi-Missions Management System – incorporating advanced technology – with 5-inch Flat Panel Control Display Units, and a single Radio Control Unit.

THOMMEN AIRCRAFT EQUIPMENT AG ensures that the selection of the digital ARINC 429 interface AC32 Air Data Computers will help to increase flight safety and operability. The THOMMEN Digital Air Data Computer is free of recalibration while guaranteeing accuracy. This reduces operation costs requiring less maintenance work carried out by qualified engineers. 

The Air Data Computer Unit AC32 measures barometric altitude and airspeed with integrated vibrating cylinder pressure sensors with high accuracy and stability for both static and pitot ports. The THOMMEN AC32 Digital Air Data Computer exceeds FAA Technical Standard Order (TSO) and accuracy requirements. Comprehensive configurability, easy installation, low maintenance efforts and affordable pricing makes the THOMMEN AC32 a preferred choice for aircraft modernization programs.

ABOUT THOMMEN AIRCRAFT EQUIPMENT AG

THOMMEN AIRCRAFT EQUIPMENT AG, based in Muttenz, Switzerland, is an important manufacturer of customized aircraft instruments, high intensity Helicopter Searchlights, Mission Equipment and Displays, Air Data Displays and Air Data Computers, Digital Clocks and Chronographs for Helicopters, Fixed Wing Aircraft & UAV. THOMMEN also offers superior aviation qualified Flashlights.

THOMMEN maintains all the quality Approvals and Certifications and their equipment and systems is manufactured according to the EN 9100:2009 / AS 9100 Rev. C – Quality Management System Aviation Certificate, EASA Part-21 G – Production Organization Approval Certificate, EASA Part-145 Maintenance Organization Approval Certificate and the EASA Part-21 O Capability for Design – the ETSO Authorization. Additional company information is available at: www.thommen.aero.

ABOUT HELI-ONE

Heli-One is based in Delta, British Columbia, Canada, and has MRO operations in Delta, Canada; Stavanger, Norway; Fort Collins, Colorado; and Rzeszow, Poland. Heli-One is the world’s largest independent helicopter MRO and hold certifications and expertise on a broad range of airframes and components from major helicopter and engine manufacturers, including Airbus, Sikorsky, Finmeccanica (AgustaWestland), Bell, Turbomeca, Pratt & Whitney and General Electric. For more information visit: http://www.heli-one.ca/

ABOUT UNIVERSAL AVIONICS

Universal Avionics is a leading manufacturer of innovative avionics systems offered as retrofit and forward-fit solutions for the largest diversification of aircraft types in the industry. Markets served include Helicopter, Business, Special Missions, Government / Military, Airline (regional / commercial) and OEM. To learn more about Universal Avionics, visit http://www.uasc.com/ 

Picture: Universal Avionics and THOMMEN AC32