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Safran Arrano 1A Obtains FAA Certification
Safran Helicopter Engines has received FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) type certification for its Arrano 1A engine installed in the Airbus H160 helicopter. Arrano is a new- generation turboshaft in the 1,100 to 1,300 shp power range. It integrates the best in aero-engine technologies and offers a 15% reduction in fuel consumption over other in-service helicopter engines. Arrano received EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) type certification in June 2019.
Arrano Program Director Cyrille Ressejac-Duparc said, “Arrano is now certified in both Europe and the United States, and is more than ever ready for Airbus H160 entry-into-service. This engine lies at the vanguard of Safran Helicopter Engines’ new range. As well as the H160’s imminent arrival in service, Safran Helicopter Engines is strongly committed to supporting Airbus and French Armed Forces in developing the Guépard military variant.”
Arrano’s innovative design features a new-generation digital control system that offers greater in-flight responsiveness, enhancing both safety and pilot handling. It combines a highly efficient two-stage centrifugal compressor with new-design variable inlet guide vanes (IGV). Through improving the engine’s thermal efficiency, these components contribute to reducing fuel consumption by 15% over other in-service engines. The gyratory combustion chamber features fuel
injectors made
using additive manufacturing (3D-printing) techniques. These enhance engine start performance in all weathers and altitudes, and contribute to reducing emissions. In common with all Safran engines, the Arrano is certified to operate on up to 50% sustainable aviation fuel, including biofuel.
The Arrano has been designed with simple maintenance in mind, and full access to Safran Helicopter Engines digital services. Servicing time is lower than that of previous-generation engines.
28 July/Aug 2021
Axnes Names Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics U.S. Repair Station for PNG Wireless Intercom Products
Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics announced it has been named an Authorized Repair Station for Axnes PNG wireless intercom products in the United States. Mid-Continent expects to provide service and support capabilities for Axnes customers by October 2021. This will include warranty and non-warranty repair and exchange services, technical support, installation and configuration assistance, product training, troubleshooting, diagnostics and AOG services for the complete Axnes PNG product line.
“Axnes is excited and proud to establish a new support partnership with Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics,” said Markus Schmitz, managing director of Axnes Inc. in North America. “Our new relationship with Mid-Continent, an iconic industry leader and experts in avionics service and support, will immensely benefit our existing, and rapidly growing, customer family.”
Installed in more than 1,800 aircraft worldwide, Axnes wireless intercom solutions are widely known for their exceptional performance in extreme conditions. They are highly durable and designed for aircraft, ground vehicles, and maritime platforms in both the civilian and military markets.
“Our state-of-the-art Van Nuys, California, facility is the center of our Axnes PNG product service and support,” said Matthew Harrah, senior vice president of technology and products for Mid- Continent Instruments and Avionics. “Our team operates one of the largest overhaul and exchange programs in the world and is proud to serve Axnes and their customers across the U.S. Our support capabilities for Axnes will be fully on-line and operational this fall.”
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