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 COMPANY BACKGROUND
Located at the Tucson International Airport, Tucson, Arizona. The airport authority has authorized unrestricted testing at an isolated area on the airport; this includes operations for 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. The airport boasts the best weather in the United States, where clear weather and light winds can be expected 355 days a year. The summer high temperatures allow for hot endurance testing. This company was established in 1996 to provide:
In 2000, the company was awarded a contract to produce a Mobile Engine Test Facility to conduct thrust reverser testing and FAA certification.
In 2004, the company decided to design and produce two Portable Engine Test Stands (PETS) to conduct commercial Integrated Power Plant Systems (IPPS) development, testing, and certification. The PETS were designed for precise and reliable data acquisition needs of engines up to 16,000 pounds of thrust.
FTA has successfully performed various aspects of power plant testing from test stand development and modification to the conduct of company and FAA testing. The company has a demonstrated a reputation for innovative approaches to problem solving, responsiveness to dynamic customer requirements, and a high quality product. Test support services includes: generating engine test plans, site safety plans, operator training courseware, operator training programs, extensive checklists and procedures, and the development of automated systems for enhanced safety and reliability. |
