The landing gear control interface unit (LGCIU) developed by Crane Aerospace & Electronics together with Airbus, is being displayed at the show.
The unit is planned for standard production on Airbus A320 family aircraft and will be available for retrofit on all in-service A320 series aircraft from this year.
The unit has been developed to sense the position of landing gear and landing gear doors, flap disconnect status, and cargo door position by working in conjunction with passive proximity sensors that are installed in these aircraft locations.
It also provides both gear and door position and system health status information to the central fault display system. This version offers lower operator costs, as compared with the previous LGCIU and will also provide improved fault isolation.
Crane is also introducing its next generation mcX Premium Modular Control System at the show. The modular system reduces overall system hardware and wiring complexity, and is easily scalable and customisable.
Crane's vice-president of business development Martin McCarthy says: "Passengers will experience smooth and simultaneous seat motion, less system noise, and a variety of luxury features with our add-on modules."
Crane is set to develop a new fuel control and monitoring system (FCMS) for 25 Pilatus PC-21 turboprop trainer aircraft for the United Arab Emirates. The 25 aircraft for the UAE will be fitted with under-wing tanks to extend their operational range. Crane's new FCMS, which will be developed and manufactured in France, will manage the fuel from these under-wing tanks.
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Source: Flight Daily News
