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  • SD31, 3ATI - Digital Airspeed Indicator
    SD21, 2ATI - Digital Airspeed Indicator

    SD31 and SD21 are airspeed indicator repeater.

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    AD21, 2ATI - Digital Altimeter, AD/AC System; Altimeter Repeater
    AD42, 3ATI - Digital Altimeter, AD/AC System; Air Data Display

    Set of these devices is installed on the A109N platform only.

  • AD20 - Electronic Standby Altimeter

    The THOMMEN AD20 Electronic Standby Altimeter indicates barometric altitude with high accuracy. It is a direct replacement for mechanical standby altimeters. It measures static pressure with a proven integrated solid state pressure sensor and displays the computed altitude by an analog pointer and a sunlight readable digital Liquid Crystal Display.

    The AD20 Altimeter has a range of –1,000 to 55,000 feet and can be switched to metric scale indication. The baro setting knob has a push-to-reset function.

    Other features are: Push-to-Test and continuous BIT, BIT failure memory, LCD/stepper motor driven pointer, 408 ARINC housing 2ATI, RS-232 maintenance interface, visual/aural alert relays outputs and white LED-lighting.

    The THOMMEN AD20 Electronic Standby Altimeter is certified to (E)TSO-C10b. It is tested to DO-160D and DO-178B SW level A.

  • AVLight X - Multipurpose Aviation Flashlight.

    Application for Cockpit, Cabin, Pre-Flight Checks, Emergency and Tactical Missions.

    The AVLight X combines high-intensity LED light technology with high output performance. It offers a rugged aluminum body made with the finest materials, carefully selected for their durability and reliability.

    THOMMEN’s AVLight X is engineered for the harshest conditions to support flight and mission crews during emergency situations, pre-flight checks, routine inspections and various cabin and cockpit applications.

    DO-160G compliant, featuring 4 high-intensity light beam colors (White / NVIS green / aviation red or infrared for emergency and distress situations) it also provides 3 light output levels with variable and dimmable zoom-in, zoom-out brightness setting.

  • AvSax® - Cabin Safety Device:

    AvSax® are a Safety device for Cabin & Flight Decks. AvSax® are a unique containment bag used to deal with fires in electronic equipment on board of aircraft.

    They are a lightweight vacuum packed device designed to mitigate devices that are going into thermal runaway, low level blast, fragmentation and fireball containment.

    This safety bag are risk mitigation for aviation from detonation & fire. It mitigates the risk of toxic smoke filling the cabin, safeguarding aircraft crew and passengers. They contain a water activated gel that can stop a device from exploding. If it does, the bag absorbs the blast and suppresses fragmentation. AVSAX® is a common fire-fighting tool. In service with at least 35 airlines around the world.

  • Night Vision Compatibility Testing Service in a Photometric Test Lab:

    THOMMEN is specialized in NVIS measurements according to MIL-STD-3009 / MIL-L-85762A and offers the capability of photometric measurements of UV, visible and infrared light in a Photometric Test Lab.

    The installation also comprehends the measurement offerings of high intensity search light beams and exterior lights including a high performance, scanning spectrometer Spectro320 - TOP 200 optical probe and XYZ automatic positioning systems.

    Spectrometer
    Spectral Range: 380 – 930 nm
    Detector: Cooled photomultiplier with GaAs photocathode
    Wavelengh Accuracy: ± 0.2 nm
    Spectral Resolution: 8.57 nm
    Measuring Time NVIS Radiant Intensity: 1 – 2 minutes

  • HCU-1 - Multi-Application Hand Controller:

    THOMMEN’s HCU-1 is an adaptable and user friendly high quality tool for use on all helicopters and land vehicles which have remote controlled devices such as camera surveillance systems, searchlights and winches for deck, cockpit and / or flybridge controls. It is the perfect solution for civil and military use for demanding applications to steer external equipment.

    Additional customized features can be integrated in a cost-effective way due to the concise construction. The simple tailored design enables the face of the bench to be easily readable and comprehensible.

    The solid and robust Multi-Application Hand Controller is suitable for harsh environments and from temperatures -45°C to +70°C. It is a universal hand control unit with RS-422 communication protocol.

  • HSL-1600 - Fully Integrated Helicopter Searchlight:

    The THOMMEN HSL-1600 searchlight offers high performance, ease of installation, and multi-function capabilities in a rugged, integrated design.

    All power management, control and system integration circuitry including active slaving capability for onboard FLIR, Camera Systems and / or Helmet Sight Systems is integrated into the unit itself thereby eliminating the need for any additional remote junction boxes and intermediate cabling. The unit is easily operated via hand control unit or from the cyclic or collective grips besides being connected to any digital map / tracking system or a second hand control unit via a built-in RS232/RS422 interface.

    The primary 1600 Watt Xenon short arc lamp provides up to 1600 m detection range and a variable beam spread from 4° to 13° for an optimum support of any police, law enforcement, SAR or military mission. Long range NVIS capability of up to 1000 m is offered via an optional integrated IR filter module.

    The HSL-1600’s digital design allows features and functionality not previously available with traditional searchlight systems. These include: Faster movement in all directions with instant reversibility, configurable stops and “forbidden zones” that allow the unit to transition around heat sensitive items like antennas or onboard equipment.

    The HSL-1600 is maintenance free, DO-178B compliant and tested according to DO-160F.

  • HSL-800 - Helicopter Searchlight with integrated multi-filter module:

    The THOMMEN HSL-800 searchlight offers high performance and multi-function capabilities being a lighter-weight model, intended for single-engine helicopters in the law-enforcement market and several other public service entities.

    The searchlight comes with a variety of signal and data interfaces supporting flexible integration for remote and slaving functions.

    The 825 Watt Xenon short arc lamp provides up to 1000 m detection range and a variable beam spread from 4° to 20°. The filter system is designed to operate with different types and colors of custom filters.

    DO-178B and DO-254 compliant and tested according to DO-160F for external installation on rotary wing aircraft in harsh environments.

    HSL-800 - Helicopter Searchlight
  • MD21 – Electronic Standby Mach Airspeed Indicator:

    The THOMMEN MD21 Electronic Standby MACH Airspeed Indicator is highly reliable and indicates airspeed and MACH number with upmost accuracy. It is a direct replacement for mechanical standby airspeed indicators.

    It measures pitot and static pressure with proven integrated solid state pressure sensors and displays the computed airspeed by an analogue pointer and a sunlight readable digital Liquid Crystal Display.

    The MD21 Electronic Standby MACH Airspeed Indicator has a range of 0 to 450 knots and 0 / 0.200 to 0.999 MACH. VMO/MMO over speed warning is provided by a LED in the bezel.

    It is designed to operate from 28 VDC primary power. LED-Lighting is controlled by an external 5 VDC (28 VDC optional) voltage. The lighting is available in white. Discrete outputs are available as an option. The RS-232 serial interface provides communication for maintenance and parameterization. An extensive Built-In-Test function guarantees safe operation.

    The THOMMEN MD21 Electronic Standby MACH Airspeed Indicator is certified to ETSO/TSO-C2d, ETSO/TSO-C46a and ETSO-C95/TSO-C95a. It is tested to DO-160D and DO-178B SW level A.

    MD21 – Electronic Standby Mach Airspeed Indicator
  • MD32 - Max. allowable Airspeed / Digital MACH Indicator:

    The MD32 is a self-contained, integrally illuminated 3ATI electronic instrument. It is installed as primary instrument on aircraft and meets the requirements of (J)TSO-C46a.

    Features of the indicator include: Airspeed, airspeed pointer, maximum allowable pointer, digital MACH display window and a fast/slow analogue output.

    The MD32 is a direct replacement for older electromechanical instruments that are no longer serviceable. The design meets «form, fit, function» to guarantee an easy retrofit and can be installed on many aircraft types.

    The MD32 is controlled by a micro-controller. It incorporates absolute and differential solid state pressure sensors for static and pitot pressure and has the following operating ranges:

    Airspeed: 0/60 to 420 knots (0 mark)
    Max. allowable airspeed, VMO/MMO: calibrated for specific aircraft type
    MACH number: 0.300 to 0.999
    Altitude: -1,000 to +53,000 feet

    MD32 - Digital Mach Airspeed Indicator
  • DC20 - Digital Quartz Chronograph:

    The THOMMEN DC20 Digital Quartz Chronograph is a high-precision in-vehicle timepiece and guarantees user accuracy and reliability.

    It displays all major functions including local time, Greenwich Mean Time, elapsed time and has a countdown alarm with discrete output available. The clock is a single rotary/pushbutton design that make the pilot’s job easier. The large illuminated Liquid Cristal Display eases legibility and has four digits and indicates the current function by a cursor. The back-ground lighting of the LCD is available in different lighting voltages.

    The Real Time Clock (RTC) operates with a precision quartz-crystal. No time-resetting is required after switching off the unit because of its battery-buffered RTC. A battery life time of more than 4 years is guaranteed. This means the operation of the chronograph is virtually maintenance-free.
    The Chronograph is microprocessor-controlled and extremely robust.

    The DC20 is supplied to general aviation, commuter and rotary wing aircraft.

Today

Our strategy is based on the dual approach:
THOMMEN AIRCRAFT EQUIPMENT AG is one of the last global sources for high quality mechanical flight instruments. We carefully conserve the traditional skills of Swiss watchmaker know-how in order to keep aircraft flying, which are designed for classic instruments. Manufacturers and operators of aircrafts can rely on our commitment to the highest standards of accuracy and reliability in the market.
THOMMEN AIRCRAFT EQUIPMENT AG holds a great capacity in state of the art inhouse System Engineering for Civil and Military Avionics and Aircraft Equipment. In Cooperation with Swiss Engineering Firms and the Strategic Partnership with Transas Aviation, we offer Engineering Exellence and State of the Art Development and Testings Capacities for Hardware and Software to the latest EASA / FAA and Military Standards.
All our products are backed with service and support that is leading the industry in cooperation with 3 THOMMEN Authorized Service Stations in London, Dallas and Singapore.

Future

THOMMEN AIRCRAFT EQUIPMENT AG will expand their offerings in the Strategic Partnership with Transas Aviation.
THOMMEN AIRCRAFT EQUIPMENT AG will be focussed on future product opportunities in cooperation with their loyal global customers.
THOMMEN AIRCRAFT EQUIPMENT AG products and solutions always match the highest precision and quality in the relevant markets.
THOMMEN AIRCRAFT EQUIPMENT AG develop and manufacture products that are not offered in the market until now and target niches as well as applications that are left or underserved.

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