Baker Hughes' two new launches.
Druck, a Baker Hughes company, is set to launch two new Druck calibration solutions to bring forward efficiency and performance levels in aviation ground test instrumentation. The calibration company has made these latest developments to answer the aviation industry’s demand for enhanced productivity levels.
The Druck technologies aim to provide improved turn-around times across mandatory pre-flight aircraft maintenance checks. Additionally, the third-party calibration of Air Data Test Sets (ADTS), or pitot static tests, that simulate and verify aircraft airspeed, rate of climb and altitude, will no longer be required.
Druck PACE Tallis transfer standard calibrator
Every 12-18 months, pitot static test systems are sent to external calibration labs to ensure the accuracy and reliability of its findings. This means that said systems can be out of service for days, if not weeks. The Druck PACE Tallis transfer standard calibrator, which utilises Druck’s proprietary TERPS (Trench-Etched Resonant Pressure Sensor) technology, allows the user to complete pitot static calibration processes in-house, or on the hangar floor, in less than 30 minutes. This ensures improved accuracy precision, and long-term stability levels that also ensure time savings, operational improvements and a reduction in costs.
Druck DPI610E Aero handheld portable calibration device
In addition to the Druck PACE Tallis system, Druck has also launched its Druck DPI60E Aero handheld portable calibration device to help with aircraft maintenance turn-around times. This is the latest innovation in “the Druck” product series which was first released in 1984.
The Druck DPI610E Aero works by identifying pressure leak reliability and accuracy levels in pitot static systems. This process can be completed within minutes and allows users to prioritise more complex testing as well as saving both time and resources.