WITH an annual turnover of some $100 million, including sales to the processing and general manufacturing markets, the international Transducer Division of Schlumberger Industries…
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WITH an annual turnover of some $100 million, including sales to the processing and general manufacturing markets, the international Transducer Division of Schlumberger Industries embraces five long‐established suppliers to the aircraft manufacturing and aerospace industries. The Division addresses itself to both the civil and military aerospace sectors from three strategic manufacturing locations—in the USA, UK and France. In the USA, there are two design, development and manufacturing operations at respectively Oxnard, California, and Newark in New Jersey. A similar total capability exists in the UK at Farnborough, Hampshire, and at Enfield in Middlesex where incidentally the Division also has its headquarters. The equally endowed French connection is situated at Velizy, on the outskirts of Paris.
MODERN aircraft engines incorporate numerous sensors for measuring their operating parameters, both in the immediate sense for electronic control of performance and, in the longer…
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MODERN aircraft engines incorporate numerous sensors for measuring their operating parameters, both in the immediate sense for electronic control of performance and, in the longer term, to monitor engine health. The same or separate sensors may serve these two functions. Many of the control sensors additionally supply signals to cockpit indicators which inform the pilot of the engine condition when adjusting the controls to call for more or less engine power. The sensors are mounted on or inside the engine and consequently experience very severe environmental conditions. The apparent simplicity of some of these sensors belies the considerable expertise that is required to design, manufacture and test them to meet such demanding operating conditions in accordance with the high specification standards set by the aero engine and aviation industries.
The exhibition for inspection instruments takes place at the National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham 26–29 March 1985. The following companies have sent details of their exhibits.
A particular problem which has caused a number of accidents and incidents over a long period to Piper PA 28 series aircraft was the cause of an accident last year when one of…
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A particular problem which has caused a number of accidents and incidents over a long period to Piper PA 28 series aircraft was the cause of an accident last year when one of these aircraft was destroyed, but fortunately the crew of two escaped with minor injuries.
Montford's modular, walk‐in environmental test chamber offers a new, cost‐effective approach to large enclosure construction. It minimises site work and provides an adaptable…
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Montford's modular, walk‐in environmental test chamber offers a new, cost‐effective approach to large enclosure construction. It minimises site work and provides an adaptable design for economical large batch thermal cycling of a wide variety of products. Significantly, all of the unit's thermal conditioning and control devices are supplied ready tested to provide the advantages of a factory‐built system and to speed commissioning.
Gordon L. Williams has been appointed vice president — special programs for Advanced Development Projects at Vought Aero Products Division of LTV Aerospace and Defense Company.’
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Gordon L. Williams has been appointed vice president — special programs for Advanced Development Projects at Vought Aero Products Division of LTV Aerospace and Defense Company.’
Frank G. Manning, a 15‐year veteran of Lear Siegler Inc, has been appointed president of Piper Aircraft Corp. The announcement was made by Robert J. Wyma, vice president of Lear…
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Frank G. Manning, a 15‐year veteran of Lear Siegler Inc, has been appointed president of Piper Aircraft Corp. The announcement was made by Robert J. Wyma, vice president of Lear Siegler's Aircraft Group.
Cranfield Aeronautical Services Ltd announces the appointment of Mr. David Johnson C.Eng Msc, FRAeS, M.I. Mech E. as managing director.
The Schlumberger group has launched an international attack on the high‐tech sensor market, as Stephen McClelland explains.
Shorts revealed that the FJX — the all‐new regional jet design from the Belfast‐based commuter market leader — has generated considerable interest in the marketplace during the…
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Shorts revealed that the FJX — the all‐new regional jet design from the Belfast‐based commuter market leader — has generated considerable interest in the marketplace during the Company's recent series of presentations and discussions with some 60 airlines worldwide. Among the major airlines who have expressed interest in the FJX project are British Airways and Airlines of Britain (British Midland), all of whom have requested to be kept fully informed as the project is further refined and developed.