Polskie Zaklady Lotnicze Sp. z o.o. and THOMMEN AIRCRAFT EQUIPMENT AG, Waldenburg, Switzerland, signed an agreement about supply and installation of THOMMEN AD32 panel mount air data computer / air data display units (ADDU) type AD32 on PZL M-28 turbo-prop STOL multi-purpose aircraft.

“We much appreciate PZL's selection of our equipment for extending the operational capabilities and flight safety of M-28 aircraft” stated Stefan Weiss, the responsible Business Development Manager of THOMMEN AIRCRAFT EQUIPMENT AG and continues “This is further evidence that THOMMEN products are optimally suitable for aircraft modernization and retrofit programs. Our fully customer tailored solutions enable considerable cost savings by one to one replacements of obsolete or less functional equipment.”

Polskie Zaklady Lotnicze Sp. z o.o. – PZL Mielec, a Sikorsky Aircraft Company, is the biggest Polish aircraft manufacturer. The scope of production includes the turbo-prop, twin-engine, STOL class M28 designed for passenger and/or cargo transportation, paradrop, medical evacuation, marine reconnaissance and patrol flights, and Search & Rescue missions besides the military version M28B Bryza and the famous agricultural aircraft M18 Dromader.

The Air Data Display Unit AD32 RVSM is a self-sensing Digital Air Data Computer incorporated into a standard 3 ATI electronic altimeter. The fully customized DO-178B Level A certified AD32 incorporates Static Source Error Correction (SSEC) for each aircraft as well as an integrated altitude alerting system. Comprehensive configurability, easy installation, low maintenance efforts and affordable pricing making it a preferred choice for aircraft modernization programs.