Eaton hydraulics for light jet
Third Quarter 2007
Hydraulic systems & components
Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation has been selected by Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer to provide the hydraulic power generation system for its Phenom 300 light jet programme. The value of the award is estimated at $20 million over the 10-year life of the programme.
The award includes the design, development and manufacture of the aircraft's hydraulic power generation system.
The Phenom 300 jet will accommodate up to nine occupants. Its range with six occupants will be 1800 nautical miles (3334 km) with NBAA IFR reserves, 35 minutes and 100 nm alternate. The aircraft is capable of flying at 45 000 feet at a maximum operating speed of Mach 0.78 and is also designed for short-field takeoffs.
In the aerospace industry, Eaton is a leading supplier of hydraulic, electro-hydraulic pump and generator products and integrated systems; fuel systems; electric motors; aircraft flap and slat systems; fluid conveyance products and systems; nose-wheel steering systems; integrated control systems; cockpit controls; power and load management systems; pressure sensors and fluid debris monitoring products and systems. Eaton serves commercial and military aviation, aerospace, military weapons, marine and off-road markets worldwide.
For more information contact Goldquest International Hydraulics, +27 (0)11 614 2004, [email protected], www.goldquest.co.za
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