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

EADS Socata
Aéroport de Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées
65921 Tarbes Cedex 9
France

EADS Socata reserves the right to revise all information contained in this document whenever necessary by product improvements, government regulations or other good cause.