Avionics equipment and systems
CRW–13 digital radio altimeter
Electronic block (2500 ft)
Digital radio altimeter – features.
- Digital altitude signal processing based on the FFT algorithm.
- Transmitter-receiver device built together with antennas.
- Installation without antenna cables and shock absorbing frame.
- Low height allows installation in a low hull profile.
CRW–13 has analog output and ARINC 429 for cooperation with GPWS, TCAS, Autopilot systems.
CRW–13 – specification
- dimensions without flange: 3,15”W x 1,77”H x 7,09”L (80 x 45 x 180 mm);
- weight: 1.05 kg,
- power supply: 14 V DC / 0.5 A nominal to 28 V DC / 0.3 A;
- altitude: 55,000 ft;
- operating temperature range: -45⁰C to +60⁰C;
- transmitter output: 150 mW FMCW, 100 Hz modulation;
- operating frequency: 4300 ±20 MHz;
- AID height: 2 ft to 20 ft (0,6 m to 6 m);
- accuracy: ±2 ft or ±2% from to 500 ft, ±3% from 500 to 2500 ft.
- Rwl–750m AA–E7 radio altimeter
- Electronic block (750 m)
- AA–E4 electronic block (2500 ft)
Electronic block – features
- The AA–E4 can work with the AA–W4 indicator in the range up to 2500 ft;
- The AA–E7 can work with the AA–W7 indicator in the range up to 750 m;
- cooperation with two S67–2002 antennas (Sensor Systems);
- requires AA–R4 shock absorbing frame;
- has an analog output and ARINC 429 for cooperation with GPWS, TCAS, Autopilot systems.
Electronic block – specification
- dimensions: 3,58”W x 3,46”H x 10,04”L (91 x 88 x 255 mm);
- weight: 1.9 kg,
- power supply: 27,5 V DC ±20% 0,7A nominal;
- altitude: 55,000 ft;
- temperature: -45⁰C to +60⁰C;
- transmitter output: 250 mW FMCW, 100 Hz modulation;
- frequency: 4300 ±20 MHz;
- AID height: 20 ft to 60 ft (6 m to 19 m);
- accuracy AA–E4: ±2 ft 3% from to 500 ft, ±3% from 500 to 2500 ft;
- accuracy AA–E7: ±0.6 m or ±3% from to 100 m, ±3% from 100 to 750 m.
Measuring and diagnostic devices
Radio altimeter tester T4S
T4S – features:
- easy connection to the RWL–750M radio altimeter installation through two antenna couplers;
- A 1000 ft radio altitude simulator incorporating Teledyne Company precision delay line;
- manually adjustable attenuation of the simulator to measure the sensitivity of the radio altimeter with an accuracy of 2 dB;
- the possibility of connecting the simulator directly to the transceiver block
- the possibility of using the simulator to check other radio altimeters operating in the 4.3 GHz band. The built-in tuned calibrator generates a differential frequency signal, fed through the diagnostic cable of the RWL–750M radio altimeter, allowing to check the decision altitude, fixed altitudes and altitude data transferred to EWGPS;
- all RWL–750M outputs:
- ARINC 429,
- precise analog output,
- indicator outputs are decoded,
- measured and displayed;
- monitoring of the fixed altitudes, decision altitude and FCS Warn signal (performance signal). Using the tester, you can also check the indicator of the RWL–750M tester;
- designed to work with all versions of the RWL–750.
T4S – specification:
- dimensions: 18,42”W x 13,86”H x 8,27”L (468 x 352 x 210 mm);
- weight: 26 lbs (11.8 kg);
- power supply: 27,5 V DC ±20%, 0,15A nominal.
Manufacturing Organization
Manufacturing Organization, approved by the Civil Aviation Authority under Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council and Commission Regulation (EC) No 1702/2003 in accordance with Annex (Part 21), Section A, Subpart G, is authorized to manufacture products, parts and accessories listed in its list of approval, and to issue a production certificate in the EASA FORM 1.
Currently, the range of products manufactured by the Łukasiewicz Manufacturing Organization – Institute of Aviation includes:
In terms of EASA approval:
- For PZL M28 Bryza and Skytruck aircraft:
- PPM–1, PPM–1B fuel gauge (including analog-digital indicators, digital indicators, electronic blocks, transmitters and fuel level indicators);
- SN1C/5 fuel level indicators;
- BRO–2 lighting blocks.
- For I–23 aircraft:
- SR/2 remaining fuel indicators.
Beyond approval (ISO/AQAP):
- For PZL M28 Bryza aircraft:
- radio altimeter RWL–750M (including analog indicators – servo mechanical and electronic blocks);
- TPPM–1 fuel meter testers;
- radio altimeter testers.
- For the PZL–130 Orlik aircraft:
- RWL–750M/O radio altimeter;
- SR/2remaining fuel indicators;
- rudder automatic trim tab – ATSK.
- For the PZL W3 Sokół helicopter:
- radio altimeter RWL–750M (including analog indicators – servo mechanical and electronic blocks);
- torque meter testers.
Certificate of the approved Manufacturing Organization of the Łukasiewicz Research Network – Institute of Aviation No. PL.21G.034 (Part 21).
We carry out scientific and research and design-construction work, as well as small-batch manufacturing in the fields of avionics equipment and systems, measurement and diagnostic equipment, and electrical installations and systems for airplanes, helicopters and unmanned aerial vehicles.
We offer design and construction works in the following scope:
- Systems related to the movement of aircraft and RPAS in civil airspace, in all phases of flight.
- Avionic systems, in particular stabilization and classic, indirect and automatic control of the aircraft, RPAS, satellites and other control systems.
- Avionics devices for measuring motion parameters (e.g.: CDA, radio altimeter), spatial position (e.g.: INS, AHRS) and operating parameters (e.g. fuel gauge).
- Mathematical modeling of aircraft flight dynamics.
- Designing microprocessor systems as calculators dedicated to measuring systems and devices, stabilization, control and diagnostic systems, with particular emphasis on avionics equipment of aircraft, RPAS, satellites, as well as other devices and system components that require the use of a computing platform for the implementation of numerical algorithms.
- Rapid prototyping of avionic devices, their assembly and certified production for a commercial user.
- Testing of resistance and strength to mechanical and climatic factors of the technical devices and installations.
- Expert opinions and tests as well as assessment of aeronautical equipment, systems and installations completed with the issuance of a certificate of compliance with aviation standards and regulations: RTCA, ARINC, MIL, TSO.
- Prototyping and manufacturing of small batch precision equipment:
measuring, indicating and diagnostic.
We perform expertise, testing and evaluation of aeronautical equipment, systems and installations, culminating in the issuance of a certificate of compliance with aviation standards and regulations: RTCA, ARINC, MIL, TSO. We have a workshop base that allows prototyping and small batch production of precision equipment: measuring, indicating and diagnostic. We have workstations and apparatus that allow us to carry out comprehensive testing of the devices and products made.
The products developed and made by us are on the outfit of many Polish aircraft and laboratories. Particularly noteworthy are:
- fuel gauges for the following aircraft: Iryda, M28 Bryza/Skytruck and the W-3 Sokół helicopter;
- RWL–750M radio altimeters used on-board of the Iryda and Bryza aircraft and Anakonda helicopters;
- a torque meter unit used on-board of the W-3 Sokół helicopter;
- signaling and lighting systems used on-board of the Iryda and Skytruck aircraft;
- autonomous control system of an unmanned aerial vehicle;
- analog-digital RAC recorder, designed to record analog and/or digital data, record data from the GPS receiver, store the recorded values in the internal memory and read the recorded data on a personal computer;
- GPPA-3, GPPA–4 transients generators, GWE-2 electrostatic discharge generators;
- AROS autonomous recorder of fatigue loads;
- testers for TRS 6113-2 radio station, TPPM-1 fuel gauge, T4S radio altimeter, UD-100M torque meter gauge, MRT-3 radio navigation devices and systems;
- rudder trim tab controller for the “Orlik” aircraft.
ATSK – rudder automatic trim tab for the PZL–130 Orlik aircraft
ATSK is designed for automatic trim of the rudder in the aircraft. It improves the flight characteristics of the aircraft and increases the safety and comfort of the pilot’s work. Structurally, it is one device with three connectors, which generates signals controlling the rudder trim on the basis of input data concerning the engine operating parameters, speed and configuration of the aircraft.
Basic technical data:
- 182+(50 ) x 126 x 66.5 mm;
- weight: 800 g ±100 g (without connectors and harnesses);
- power supply: 27.5 V DC;
- power consumption: < 0.5 A no current in loads;
- operating temperatures range: ‒35 ÷ +70⁰C;
- survival temperature range: ‒55 ÷ +85⁰C.
- operating conditions: operation in any spatial position of the aircraft;
- standby time: no more than 60 s after power supply;
- storage conditions:
- recommended temperature range +10 ÷ +30⁰C,
- humidity < 80%;
- environmental qualification:
- according to DO–160,
- according to NO 06–A–101.