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MANUFACTURING INNOVATIONS 14 NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2017 AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE TECHNOLOGY muters could easily be adapted for this technology. Here we could say a 10-seat aircraft whose electric-driven props will be powered by combustion engine gen- erators, or possibly small/medium turbo- props. This is a viable way as the aircraft could be charged/fueled by the existing infrastructure, with minimal new infra- structure at airports. During the GE Aviation press briefing at NBAA BACE this year, the company said it has configured the GE F110 jet-engine, used in the F-16 to generate a million watts of electric energy so an electric airliner might not be just a dream. ELECTRIC TAXIING This opportunity to save fuel and mini- mize the noise molestation on airports is another benefit of the use of electric energy in aircraft. Recently, Safran Landing Systems has met with airlines to present its electric taxiing system, since carriers today are very attracted by this type of taxiing solution which is more efficient and sustainable. Safran's electric taxiing system would give airlines a solution that combines savings on operating costs and taxi without requiring tugs nor the aircraft engines. ELECTRIC-POWERED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS This field will further develop because most aviation manufacturers are investing considerable money on modification of existing, and design of new, electrically driven systems and components. It is easier to control and manage mechani- cal systems electrically than with direct or hydraulically powered systems. The reason for such development lays in the fact that it is easier to control and man- age mechanical systems electrically than in existing ways (i.e. hydraulically). The best example is the Boeing 787 — the most "electrical" airliner. The Dreamliner gener- ates and uses way more electricity, than older designs, to power airplane systems such as hydraulics, engine start, braking, and wing ice protection. AviationPros.com/company/10183577 Take advantage of our Winter specials with these three packaged deals FA A Certified Repair Station #DZMR112L Cage Code #3PTA2 Contact us today: 214-217-7600 sales@dfwinstruments.com Sales Code: AMT2017 Expiration: December 31,2017 DPST-9300A - Automated RVSM/AOA- 3CH Air Data Test Set DPST-9200A - Automated RVSM Air Data Test Set PSIM-104-AOA - Pitot/Static Isolation Manifold (3CH., 12 Ports) DPST-3500M-Manual Pitot Static Test Set SCZ-106 Master Sight Compass ZSAY-3 Universal Pitot Static Adapter System PSIM-104 - Pitot/Static Isolation Manifold (2CH., 8 Ports) Package Deal #1 PSIM-104-AOA with the purchase of a DPST-9300A Package Deal #2 PSIM-104 with the purchase of DPST-9200A Package Deal #3 Master Sight Compass with Purchase of DPST-3500M & Z-SAY-3 Winter Specials Ground Support/Pitot Static Test Equipment DFW Instrument, LLC www.dfwinstruments.com HYPSTAIR