Projects

Cargo door concept development for A380F (A380 freighter)

• The aim of the project is to review and define a concept for the optimal design of the main deck door area for the cargo version of the A380 aircraft
• For each design element, all possible technical solutions have been considered
• For each design solution a detailed design has been developed, strength calculations have been carried out, production, operational maintenance and repair issues have been analyzed

Development of a barrier wall concept for the upper deck of the cargo version of the A350F aircraft

• Conceptual design project for a barrier wall on the main deck of the A380. Although the A380F was not put into production, this concept was translated into the actual design for the A330-200GMF. The concept of attachment points to the A350 cargo airplane barrier wall was also developed

Project for the development of a fixed-wing UAS for a Russian customer

• Development of the fuselage center section framework
• Strength calculation of the developed structure

R&D on concept and detailed design of A320 composite multi-section flaps

• An innovative multi-section flap has been developed. While maintaining the stiffness characteristics and keeping the weight of the structure, the cost of mass production is reduced.
• A global analysis of the strength, manufacturability and weight of several flap variants was performed
• The main factor of cost reduction is the use of RTM technology

Integration of rear fuselage section for A350XWB airplane

• Calculation of longitudinal and circumferential joints in section S16-19
• Calculation of passenger and cargo floor girders attachment zones with spandrels.
• Strength analysis of cargo floor beams
• Various parts made of composite materials (thermoset and thermoplastic matrix) were designed

A330-200GMF structural design projects. Passenger to Freighter Conversion

• 85% of the fuselage work was performed by ICAR Engineering Center
• All stages of work from conceptual design to certification
• Construction weight - 1 ton lighter than target weight

Installation of brackets in the upper part of the fuselage, integration of the cargo compartments for A350XWB

• Standard modifications, feasibility study, preliminary design, implementation of modification on prototype model
• List of integrations: brackets of the fuselage over-ceiling part, brackets of side/center fittings of luggage racks (Hatracks), kitchens, toilets, luggage and cabin partitions), ceiling (including central, side ceilings, ceiling in the door area), fastening of side panels, cargo compartment lining

Passenger door integration for A350XWB-900

• Reverse engineering of A320 aircraft doors
• Development and modernization of mechanisms, locks, brackets for passenger doors for A320, A380, A350 (device patent)

Redesign of seaplane airframe structure to reduce production costs

• Development of all-milled spandrels of Be-200 airplane
• Strength calculations of the developed spandrels

Strength assessment of the vacuum test chamber - international ITER project in the nuclear industry

• Linear static strength and fatigue calculations
• Linear and nonlinear stability loss analysis
• Thermal stability assessment (material property degradation statistics)
• Dynamic calculations (seismic load)
• Nonlinear calculations (large displacements, material nonlinearity, consideration of contacts) for static strength and tightness assessment (high vacuum)

Helicopter energy absorbing chair. Company's own product

• The seat is designed for installation on civil helicopters
• Provides passenger overload withstanding up to 30G during emergency landing
• Energy absorbing mechanism of our own design
• 4-point safety system of our own design

Mobile airstairs for business jets. Company's own product

• The airstairs are designed for business jets with a passenger door located at height of 2.9 meters.
• Two versions were presented - carbon-composite and metal (aluminum).
• The system for positioning the airstairs in the folded condition inside the cabin next to the front door was developed.

A320 and A330 aircraft serial production support

• Full responsibility for supporting the serial production of A320 (nose and center section) and A330 / A340 (nose and tail sections) aircraft family.
• Main activities: preliminary study of new modifications, completion of source documents, production of definition dossier, set of drawings, strength and certification reports, correction of deviations in digital layout, approval and implementation of production notes, implementation of modifications in accordance with service bulletins
• Installation of aircraft electrical and mechanical systems
• Modification of basic aircraft design

Outdated aircraft blueprints digitization project and creation of 3D models of outdated blueprints

• 28 projects for digitization of A320/321/330/340 fuselage structure, mechanical and electrical systems
• More than 60,000 models of parts and 9,000 assemblies created
• Structure and mechanical systems works

Installation of aircraft mechanical and electrical systems

• Development of mechanical systems installation design
• Development of design documentation for electrical harnesses and cable assemblies
• Creation of 3D models of harnesses in the general model of the object
• Development of technological documentation
• Development and modernization of AC and DC power supply systems

Aircraft after-sales services

• Aircraft modifications were performed as requested by airlines with service bulletins issue regarding basic structure, mechanical and electrical systems, including routing of electrical harnesses, installation or removal of galleys, baggage compartments, cabinets
• Stress-validation of modifications was performed
• Redesign of the passenger cabin and installation of additional equipment were performed
• Self-approval of minor modifications and repairs, as well as certification of major changes in Rosaviatsia were performed.

Determination of the stress-strain state in the landing gear recess for A330 and A340 aircraft family

• In consequence to a complex multilevel analysis of the SSS, taking into account large displacements and contact, the real picture of the structure performance was reconstructed using a nonlinear finite element model of high dimensionality.
• Recommendations for design modifications to prevent cracking were given.

Development of repair solutions

• Damage survey
• Development of design solution
• Carrying out necessary strength calculations

Modification of equipment, systems and structure

• An electric pump was replaced by an ejector one, that resulted in modification of the system elements and aircraft structure. Documentation was prepared and necessary supporting calculations were performed
• 4 antennas on the A319 aircraft family were relocated. Documentation was prepared and the following supporting calculations were performed: assessment of the loss of stability of the skin panels with holes, assessment of the strength of the skin panels with holes (elastic deformation), assessment of the strength of the verlap joint which is part of the antenna module attachment, assessment of the strength of the antenna adapter (depending on the fuselage skin deformation).

Preparation of documentation, issue of service bulletins

• Reconfiguration of the passenger cabin, installation of optional equipment, wiring, installation or removal of buffets, luggage racks, cabinets, systems (such as the entertainment system), activation of emergency exits, installation of new signs and placards.
• Issue of Service Bulletins