Overview

Fokker Services offers a certified solution for the integration of Satellite-Based Augmentation Systems (SBAS) and Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS), supporting modern navigation, surveillance, and performance-based operations. This upgrade ensures compliance with global mandates while delivering operational efficiency and precision.

Events related to aircraft missing over oceanic areas have led to several new requirements, amongst which is the introduction of a long-range Underwater Locator Device (ULD).

The ULD low frequency (8.8kHz) technology is used to increase the range at which aircraft submerged wreckage can be located.

It will be mounted on the aircraft structure free of sound absorbent materials and not in wing sections or empennage. The installation is in accordance with ARINC specification 667, which describes the removal, installation and maintenance aspects of an ULD installation.

Note that the ULD is not to be confused with the Underwater Locator Beacons (ULB) as installed on the CVR and FDRs. The ULD is complementary to the ULB and is mounted to the aircraft structure.

ICAO states that by January 1st 2018 aircrafts flying long range over water with a MTOW>27.000 kg must be equipped with an ULD. Long range over water is determined by the exceedance of the distance from a suitable emergency landing spot. The distance corresponds to 120 min at cruise speed or 400NM whichever is the lesser.

EASA states that by January 1st 2019 Passenger aircraft flying long range over water with a MTOW>27.000 kg and cargo aircraft with MTOW > 45.500kg must be equipped with an ULD. Long range over water is determined by a distance >180 NM from shore.

CARS 121 MOS 11.64 states that aircraft with a MTOW>27.000 kg carrying a life raft should have an ULD by December 2, 2023.

Other authorities have accepted similar rules.

Contact Fokker Services for other aircaft types.

As part of lease return, phase-out, or aircraft transition processes, removal or reversal of previously installed STCs is often required. These could include obsolete systems, lessee-specific modifications, or customer-tailored configurations no longer applicable for the next operator.

Fokker Services provides certified engineering support for the full demodification process, ensuring compliance, traceability, and airworthiness restoration aligned with the requirements of the new lessee or owner.

The Bose A30 Noise Cancelling Aviation Headset represent the next advancement in  aviation comfort and safety. This headset introduces advanced noise cancellation technology, promising an improved in-flight experience.

ECM offers a fully managed and tailored solution to install approved flight crew headsets, taking into account your operational requirements and previous installation constraints

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