Engineered for demanding aerospace environments
Simmonds custom engineered Fuel & Proximity Systems are made for unique customer applications and severe aerospace environmental operating conditions. They’re implemented using modular and scalable architectural designs, so performance is not only dependable, but highly efficient too.
Systems compliant with and certified to:
- DO-160
- DO-178
- MIL-STD-461
- MIL-STD-464
- MIL-STD-810
- FAA CFRs; Parts 23, 25, 27 & 29
Complete systems include sensors, harnesses, computerized data processing and displays, implemented using conventional copper harnesses and fiber optic technology.
Applications:
Simmonds presently supplies fuel and proximity systems for over 150 aircraft applications, including:
Northrup-Grumman
- B-2 FMMS – Triple redundant fuel management system with automatic control of aircraft center-of-gravity, including stores deployment and battle damage.
Boeing
- 787 FQIS & PSS – Implementation of distributed fuel and proximity sensing systems comprising 261 components with avionics network hosted management application software.
BAE
- F-35 FMS – Fuel Measurement and Weapons Bay door control.
Airbus
- A320 Family – Common fuel measurement and transfer control system applied across the family of single aisle commercial aircraft; A319, A320 & A321.
