24th Oct 2006 15:00
Smiths Aerospace was recently awarded a contract from The BoeingCompany (NYSE:BA) to supply Regulated Transformer Rectifier Units(R/TRU) for the C-130 Avionics Modernization Program (AMP) aircraft.With options, the contract is valued at $3 million for engineeringunits with additional potential sales of $34 million over the life ofthe program. The units will be manufactured by Smiths facility in NewYork with deliveries beginning in 2008 and continuing beyond 2016. £ "As part of our dedicated Electrical Power business, thistechnology provides a unique solution for our customer in loadsharing, while providing additional power sources," commented Dr. JohnFerrie, President, Smiths Aerospace. "Combined with our avionicssystems, this brings our content on the C-130 AMP to more than $300million over the life of the program." £ The R/TRU meets performance specifications with special featuresfor load sharing, while providing the DC power source on the aircraft.Each of the six R/TRUs operates in parallel, from different voltagesources without degradation of the system in the event of a singleunit failure. The units convert & regulate 400Hz inputs into 28Vdcoutputs. These units will operate within the most stringentenvironments and are qualified to military standards for missioncritical equipment. Power conversion products and custom powersupplies designed and manufactured by Smiths Aerospace are used inmany aircraft platforms including military air transport, bombers,fighters, helicopters, space vehicles, commercial airliners andmissiles. Smiths also supplies power and products for land based andvehicle applications. £ Smiths is providing the following systems for the C-130 AMP valuedat more than $300 million over the life of the program: \* T-- R/TRU electrical power -- Multi-function control displays-- Mission display processor -- Integrated standby instrument-- Flight management system system including communications -- Flight data recorder/cockpit voice management unit and recorder terrain awareness warning -- Aircraft interface unit system (integrated onto a -- Mission display processor including single PowerPC) digital map-- Digital Generator Control -- Bus Switch Units Units \* T £ Smiths Aerospace, a part of Smiths Group, is a leadingtransatlantic aerospace systems and equipment company, with more than11,000 employees and $2 billion revenues globally. The company holdskey positions in the supply chains of all major military and civilaircraft and engine manufacturers and is a world-leader in digital,electrical power, mechanical systems, engine components and customerservices. www.smiths-aerospace.com Copyright Business Wire 2006Related Shares:
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