Paul Derby
Bell Helicopter Textron has selected Leach International to provide seven electrical power distribution assemblies (EDPAs) for the 609 civil tiltrotor.
Leach has also been handed a second boost for its European arm with another EDPA order, this time from Saab. The assemblies will be used on the Batch 3 Gripen multi-role fighter.
Design
The order from Bell will include design and assembly at two Leach plants in California and in Sarrable, France and calls for AC and DC power distribution panels designed to meet an aggressive target weight. For the Gripen, Leach power contactors, current sensors and protection devices will all be housed in a compact EDPA package.
The company says that they feature all line-replaceable components and are made for ease of accessibility and maintenance.
Leach has also added a new solid-state power controller to its line-up of products manufactured for modern computer-controlled systems.
The P140 Series features the latest in field effect transistor technology and has a variety of aerospace, military and transportation applications.
Source: Flight Daily News
