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FLIGHT International, 21 February 1981 495 Smiths Industries AutothromV Speed Control System-Selected by Boeing for 727and 737 Aircraft. Now certificated by the FAA for 737$ this system provides efficient energy management with minimum fuel consumption. As a key part of the aircraft's AFC S the Autothrottle/Speed Control System ensures fuel economy by integrating data from the performance system with the Autopilot, to control the airplane at precise speeds. Simultaneously the system has the unique ability to hold each engine at optimum performance. Digital technology provides maximum flexibility - ideal for new build aircraft while common hardware tor both 727 and 737 means ease of retrofitting and reduction of support holdings. To date 31 airline operators have selected Smiths Industries full flight regime Autothrottle/ Speed Control System to reduce fuel consumption from take-off to touch-down - follow their example. m SMITHS INDUSTRIES AEROSPACE & DEFENCE SYSTEMS COMPANY CHELTENHAM DIVISION Bishops Cleeve, Cheltenham, Glos GL52 4SF Tel.Bishops Cleeve 3333ISTD Code024267) Telex 43172 Cables Esseye Cheltenham Smiths Industries Inc., St. Petersburg/Clearwater Airport, P.O. Box 5389, Clearwater, FLORIDA 33518 Telephone No. (813) 5317781 Smiths Industries the logical choice
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