Press release
17/06/2015
Labinal Power Systems (Safran) signed a long-term agreement with Pilatus Aircraft Ltd* on the provision of power generation for the Pilatus Porter PC-6, PC-7 MkII, PC-9 M, PC-12 NG and the PC-21. The contract covers electric starter-generation, to start the engine and generate electricity, and the generator control unit, which controls, protects and detects abnormal operating conditions. It also includes air-inlets, allowing the ingestion of outside air for cooling, and the quick attach detach, which facilitates and speeds up attaching and - or detaching the starter-generators to the engine gearbox. Besides supplying these products, Labinal Power Systems provides in-service and aftermarket support for the lifetime of these aircraft.
“We are glad to sign this long-term agreement with Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. This contract lays foundations for a long and successful collaboration,” says Alain Berger, Vice President, Sales, Marketing & Services, Labinal Power Systems.