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• Dassault Aviation: Falcon 5X, F2000 • ATR: 500, 600

• Embraer: KC390, PHENOM, E170/190 • Airbus: A320, A330, A350, A380, A400M
• Bombardier: CRJ, Q400 • Comac: C919, ARJ21

Safran Electronics & Defense, a Safran high-tech

company, holds world or European leadership
positions in optronics, avionics, electronics and
critical software for both civil and military markets.
TOTAL CUSTOMER SUPPORT
We have developed a full range of solutions, from individual components to
complete integrated packages, for both civil and military applications. Our
solutions are recognized for their reliability and designed for easy integration. MISSION
Safran Electronics & Defense offers a wide range of support services for our systems and equipment on civil
aircraft, from complete packages to tailored solutions. From design and production, to training and support,
we work hand and hand with our customers. Our primary goal is to guarantee customer satisfaction
by enhancing fleet availability and efficiency.

CAPABILITIES SERVICES
No. 1 worldwide Our support services cover
all of our product lines:
• Repair management: to ensure fast turn aroundtime (TAT)
and enhanced fleet management.
in Full Authority Digital •F
 light controls and • Spares administration: repair shops certified from level 1 to 3

No. 1 worldwide Engine Control units

(through Fadec International, a 50/50 joint
actuation systems
• Cockpit control systems
with only OEM components.
• Parts availability services based on advanced standard exchange,
in helicopter flight controls company between Safran Electronics & Defense • Displays & control panels
loan or pool access.
and BAE Systems) • Lean maintenance supported by flat rates or by-the-hour fees.
• Inertial reference systems • Product support engineering: drafts and manages all required
technical publications (CMM, SB, SIL, etc.).

FLIGHT CONTROL SYSTEMS

• Technical assistance & training: seasoned technicians can also

No. 1 in Europe
be dispatched on-site to help customers operate and maintain
our equipment. Training sessions are offered either in our training

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center or on customer premises.

and No. 3 worldwide

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 PAVING THE WAY PILOT CONTROLS

TO MORE ELECTRIC AIRCRAFT Safran Electronics & Defense designs

and produces a complete range of active
PRIMARY & SECONDARY electromechanical controls (landing gear
FLIGHT CONTROLS controls, flap/slat levers, flight deck control
suite, etc.), to enhance flight safety and
Safran Electronics & Defense designs
operational efficiency. Perfectly adapted to
and produces new-generation flight
the latest “more electric” aircraft architectures,
control systems and components, ranging
these controls help reduce pilot workload
from cockpit controls (throttles, active
and improve their situational awareness
side-stick units, etc.) to aerobrakes and NAVIGATION SYSTEMS & SENSORS
and effectiveness
horizontal stabilizer trim systems. These Inertial sensors from Safran Electronics &
electromechanical actuators are suited to •E
 ncompasses all pilot inputs (pitch, roll, yaw,
ELECTRICAL THRUST REVERSER Defense feature high performance, integrity and
steering, braking)
all civil aircraft (commercial, regional and ACTUATION SYSTEM autonomous operation. They cover all inputs
business jets, helicopters). Combining high needed for flight control, including position • Highly modular design, for easy installation
The electrical thrust reverser actuation
performance and reliability, our systems and speed, heading, roll and pitch. Free of any and certification
system (ETRAS) helps reduce landing
and equipment also comply with the latest export restrictions, they offer an especially •C
 an be custom-tailored to each Plateform’s
distance by 25% on dry runways and
certification standards. They ensure safe compact and reliable design. Our sensors were requirements
up to 50% on wet runways. In addition
and efficient aircraft operation every time, designed from the ground up to adapt to any
to the associated fuel savings, this
from takeoff to landing. type of aircraft, from regional and mainline jets
increase in braking efficiency also helps
to business aircraft and helicopters.
to ensure the safety of the aircraft and
its passengers. ETRAS comprises four •A
 PIRS: Aircraft Piloting Inertial Reference
actuators, a power and manual drive System.
unit, power transmission flexshafts, •S
 kyNaute: inertial navigation system based
EMA* EMA* a processing unit and wiring harnesses. on hemispherical resonator gyros (HRG).
DIRECT DRIVE GEAR DRIVE Easy to maintain, it also eliminates the
ACTIVE SSU TCA PFTU
risks of leaks and seizing in conventional Active Side Thrust Control Pedal Feel
hydraulic control systems. Stick Unit Assembly and Trim Unit

ROTARY EMA* EHA COCKPIT CONTROLS

Electro-Hydrostatic
Actuator

APIRS RGU
Aircraft Piloting Inertial Rate Gyro Unit
Reference System
FLAP CONTROL FLIGHT CONTROL ELECTRONICS E-TRAS
SYSTEMS Electrical Thrust Reverser Actuator System
Safran Electronics & Defense develops fast and reliable Flap/Slat Landing gear Speedbrake
computers and electronic flight control units. These levers controls levers

digital processing units send orders to the control

surface actuators, and also adapt engine thrust to flight
ILLUMINATED PANELS & PUSH BUTTONS
conditions (altitude, airspeed, roll, etc.), to ensure a safe,
comfortable and efficient flight.
BACKUP FLIGHT CONTROLS
In case of a flight control system failure,
the backup power supply (BPS) and the
SkyNaute
HSTA SMART EMA* backup control module (BCM) take over Inertial navigation system
Horizontal Stabilizer For AP systems to protect passengers and crew.
Trim Actuator BCM BPS
MCU FCC HSTCU Backup Control Module Backup Power Supply
Motor Control Unit Flight Control Computer Horizontal Stabilizer
*electromechanical actuator Trim Control Unit