Unison Certifies GP7200 Engine Sensors for A380
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., March 7, 2006 - Unison Industries today announced that it has certified two key engine speed sensors for the Engine Alliance GP7200 engine that will power Airbus' double-deck A380 airliner. Airbus expects the aircraft to enter revenue service in the fourth quarter of 2006.
Unison's Fan Speed Sensor is a quadruple redundant (four-channel) unit, and its Core Speed Sensor is a triple redundant (three-channel) unit. Both designs are incorporated in compact packages to reduce space requirements on the aircraft. The Fan Speed Sensor is also spring-loaded, allowing the sensor housing to
"float" with respect to the probe, to accommodate engine casing thermal expansion.
"These configurations presented both design and manufacturing challenges, but our team used Six Sigma tools and Lean Manufacturing methodologies extensively to develop innovative solutions," said Alain Biondi, Unison sensors product line manager. "The Airbus A380 is a remarkable aircraft, and we look forward to supplying our sensors for the GP7200 engines that will power it."
Unison began shipping the sensors in January 2006, and plans to manufacture approximately 100 sensors per year in its Jacksonville, Fla., plant. According to Engine Alliance figures, the GP7200 engine has been selected for 67 of the 110 A380 aircraft ordered with engines specified. Engine Alliance is a fifty-fifty joint venture between General Electric and Pratt & Whitney.
About Unison
Unison Industries, LLC, is a wholly owned subsidiary within GE's Aviation business unit. Unison is a leader in the design and manufacture of electrical and mechanical components, sensors, and systems for aircraft, industrial, marine, and space uses. Headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, Unison operates manufacturing facilities and logistics centers worldwide. For more information, visit: www.unisonindustries.com.
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