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Our Skills

Since launching its aerostructures activity in the early 1960s, EADS Socata has positioned itself as a first-line subcontractor for complete assemblies. EADS Socata is experienced in the use of composite materials for aircraft structural elements; in particular for the Airbus A330/A340, as well as metal-composite combination technology and forming of large-dimension metal panels. In addition, EADS Socata carries out design work for a number of European aviation programmes, including Airbus, Eurocopter, Mirage and Falcon aircraft.

  • Design
    • Aerodynamic computation and modeling
    • Metal and composite structural stress analysis (PATRAN, NASTRAN, ASELF)
    • Computerized system for configuration management (EDM/CM)
    • Special systems integration
    • Computer aided design using CATIA, Cumputervision CADDS5
    • Direct computer link with EADS Design centers of Marignane and Toulouse
    • Maintenance programs and logistic support (LSA & MSG 3)
    • Static, fatigue, flight and damage tolerance testing
  • Quality Approvals
    • BVQI ISO 9001
    • Design organization approval JAR 21-JA, Nr FJA.04
    • Production organization approval JAR 21-G, nr. FG.027
    • Aircraft maintenance approval JAR 145 nr.F-081
    • FAR 145 nr. XSOY114Y
  • Our Means
    • Composite materials
    • PrePreg modling
    • Controlled atmosphere room : 28,000 sq.ft (2700 m2)
    • Structural bonding, class 100 000 clean room : 400 sq ft (400 m2)
    • 2 autoclaves : 9 x 18 ft (3 x 6 m)
    • 1 autoclave : 7.5 x 24 ft ( 2.5 x 8 m)
    • 1 large nitrogenous pressurized autoclave : 40 ft x 13 ft (12 x 4 m)
    • Drilling-routing robot with universal fixture
    • NC 5 axis : Laser assisted lay-up system
    • 2 PrePreg NC cutting machines
    • Materials laboratory
  • Sheet Metal and Mechanical Parts
    • Large dimension drawing 600 tons : 13 x 10 ft
    • Rubber press 6,000 tons : 6 x 3.2 ft
    • Surface treatment line : 3 x 1.6 x 1.6 ft
    • NC control machining
    • 5 axis
    • 3 axis
    • 5 axis high speed machining
    • Multitechnological assemblies : mechanical parts, steel parts, composites parts
    • Integral structural assemblies, fuel tanks, pressurized areas
  • Inspection Systems
    • 3D laser measurement 1.1 micron/m accuracy
    • X-ray inspection
    • Dye-penetrant inspection
    • Magnetic particle inspection
    • Electrical inspection
    • Ultrasonic inspection
    • Video fibroscopy

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