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Parker Aerospace, COMAC, and AVIC Systems hold contract signing ceremony for fuel, inerting, and hydraulic systems on new C919 aircraft
Wednesday, 14 April 2010

Parker Aerospace, a business segment of Parker Hannifin Corporation (NYSE:PH) , the global leader in motion and control technologies; the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China, Ltd. (COMAC); and China Aviation Industry Systems Company (AVIC Systems) held a contract-signing ceremony today naming Parker the fuel, inerting, and hydraulic systems provider for the new COMAC C919 large aircraft, and to announce a joint venture between Parker and AVIC Systems.

The system contracts will generate more than US$2.5 billion in revenue over the life of the program for Parker.

Executive members of Parker Aerospace, COMAC, AVIC Systems, and Nanjing city officials attended the ceremony.

"Parker is honored to have been chosen to supply the fuel, inerting, and hydraulic systems on the C919," said Parker Aerospace Vice President of Asia Pacific Pui Ho. "We are committed to China and to supporting its rapidly expanding aerospace industry."

Fuel and inerting systems. The Parker Aerospace Fluid Systems and Electronic Systems Divisions will be responsible for the complete fuel and inerting systems for the aircraft. The fuel system equipment will handle multiple functions for the aircraft's fuel system and includes engine feed, auxiliary power unit feed, refuel and defuel, venting, scavenge, fuel quantity gauging, and integrated modular avionics fuel gauging and management software. The inerting system includes the conditioned air supply and electronic control, as well as nitrogen-enriched air generation and distribution, reducing the flammability of fuel vapors in the aircraft's fuel tanks and increasing aircraft safety.

Hydraulic system. Parker Aerospace's Hydraulic Systems Division will be responsible for the complete C919 hydraulic system, including engine-driven pumps, variable frequency motor pumps, power transfer unit, reservoirs, filter assemblies, shutoff valves, quick disconnects, and other equipment. The hydraulic system contract also features a hydraulic control and monitoring software package for the C919 integrated modular avionics controller. The hydraulic system provides the functions necessary to power and control the aircraft's flight control system, landing gear and steering systems, and thrust-reversers.

Joint venture. Parker Aerospace and AVIC Systems have signed an agreement to form a joint venture for the development and support of the C919 large aircraft program. Financial terms of the agreement have not been disclosed.

The new venture is being formed to provide local, in-country support of the joint development of Parker's hydraulic and fuel systems for the C919. A significant portion of the systems' component design, test, and manufacture will take place at the new facility, as well as systems integration and test functions.

"We are happy to form this joint venture with long-time customer and partner AVIC Systems," said Ho. "Parker is committed to supporting the C919 program with experienced, U.S. and local engineers and technical experts."

ARJ21 Gold Supplier. Parker Aerospace provides the fuel, hydraulic, and flight control systems for COMAC's ARJ21 aircraft and has been a Gold Supplier for the program for six consecutive years. The regional jet made its first flight in 2009.

Contact details from our directory:
Parker Aerospace Hydraulic Systems Hydraulic Systems & Equipment, Hydraulic Actuators
Parker Aerospace Electronic Systems Fuel Management Systems, Fuel Quantity Indicators, Fibre Optic Networks, Data Acquisition Systems, Fuel Control Systems, Fuel Flow Rate Indicators
COMAC Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China, Ltd. Airframer
Parker Aerospace, Air & Fuel Division Pressure Control Valves, Relief Valves, Fuel Tanks & Systems, Check Valves, Solenoid Valves, Pneumatic Systems Equipment, Ice Protection/Prevention Equipment, Fuel Inerting Systems
Related aircraft programs:
COMAC C919
Related directory sectors:
Valves
Fuel Systems
Fluid Power