THOMMEN CDP ALTIMETERS AND CHRONOGRAPHS INSTALLED ON FLEET OF MiG-21/L-39 THROUGH AEROSTAR S.A. BACA
Waldenburg, Switzerland – AEROSTAR SA Bacau (Romania), announced the selection of the mechanical encoding and non-encoding CDP altimeters (type THOMMEN 3A67, 3A63) and 8-day chronographs (type THOMMEN B18-956) for installation on a fleet of MiG-21 and AERO L-39. The equipment has been delivered and installed already and is proven in daily operations.
“This business case is a further evidence for the success of the “Keep ‘Em Flying” philosophy which is part of the REVUE THOMMEN business strategy” stated Stefan Weiss, responsible Business Development Manager of REVUE THOMMEN AG, and continued
“…the mechanical architecture of barometric THOMMEN instruments combined with our legendary Swiss competence in precision mechanics enables fast and cost efficient customization on unique level. Through providing F/F/F compatible replacements for obsolete equipment, efforts for maintaining fleets of aged aircraft can be significantly reduced and cost extensive changes of the instrument panels can be avoided. This capability applies to nearly all aircraft categories including helicopters, trainers, transport aircraft and fighters, with metric or imperial measurement system.”
AEROSTAR SA., established in 1953, provides repair and maintenance services for all aircraft types used by the Romanian military forces including L-39, MiG-21, for which complex upgrade solutions were developed in cooperation with foreign partners. MRO services are moreover provided to international operators.
In the past the company developed the IAR-93 tactical ground attack and reconnaissance aircraft and produced more than 1800 Yak-52 aircraft. For more information go to www.aerostar.ro
REVUE THOMMEN AG, based in Waldenburg, Switzerland, is an important manufacturer of aircraft equipment, as customized barometric instruments, air data computers and searchlights and worldwide leading supplier of mechanical aircraft chronographs. THOMMEN is ISO 9001:2008, EASA Part 21 and EASA Part 145 certified. Additional company information is available at www.thommen.aero.