- Advanced system architecture improves reliability and reduces owner operating costs
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Oct. 2, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Goodrich
Corporation (NYSE: GR) has been selected by Cessna Aircraft Company to supply
SmartProbe(TM) air data systems and windshield heat controllers for the Cessna
Citation Columbus large-cabin intercontinental business jet. The selection
marks the first application of Goodrich's SmartProbe air data and windshield
heat controller technology for a Cessna aircraft. Work will be performed by
Goodrich's Sensors and Integrated Systems team in Burnsville, Minn.
The SmartProbe system provides all critical air data parameters to the
aircraft's flight control, pilot display and other systems. SmartProbe air
data sensing technology integrates multi-function sensing probes, pressure
sensors and full air data measurement processing, allowing the elimination of
pneumatic lines. This integration reduces the total number of individual
system components, decreases overall weight and significantly improves system
reliability, maintainability and performance.
The windshield heat controller regulates and distributes only the level of
power required by the windshield to ensure it remains free of condensation and
ice. The flexible design provides redundant digital buses or discrete analog
interfaces making it adaptable to different aircraft avionic architecture
configurations.
"The selection of our SmartProbe air data and windshield heat controller
technology -- both firsts -- broadens business opportunities with Cessna, the
world's highest volume manufacturer of business aircraft," said Jan Mathiesen,
Vice President, Goodrich Sensors and Integrated Systems. "Use of the
SmartProbe system on the Citation Columbus demonstrates our readiness to
support next generation aircraft. We look forward to building our partnership
with Cessna."
The versatility and adaptability of Goodrich's SmartProbe system has made
it the preferred air data system solution for new and update programs across
all market segments. The systems are currently in use on the Dassault Falcon
7X, the Embraer 170, 190 and Phenom 300, the Airbus A350, A380 and A400M, the
Lockheed Martin F-22 and F-35, the Boeing/Air Force C-130 AMP, the Boeing
X-45, the Northrop Grumman X-47B and the Sikorsky X2.
Goodrich content on the Cessna Citation Columbus also includes the
integrated landing gear system with lightweight carbon brakes. Cessna
currently has more than 70 orders for the Citation Columbus. The aircraft is
expected to gain full certification in 2013 and enter service in 2014.
Goodrich Corporation, a Fortune 500 company, is a global supplier of
systems and services to aerospace, defense and homeland security markets. With
one of the most strategically diversified portfolios of products in the
industry, Goodrich serves a global customer base with significant worldwide
manufacturing and service facilities. For more information, visit
http://www.goodrich.com.
Goodrich Corporation operates through its divisions and as a parent
company for its subsidiaries, one or more of which may be referred to as
"Goodrich Corporation" in this press release.
SOURCE Goodrich Corporation; GR - Electronic Systems
