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FCS: Flight control systems

Expert in electromechanical actuation for civil and military aviation, Safran Electronics and Defense develops and produces flight control actuation systems such as HSTA or High-Lift / Flap Actuation System.

High performance and reliability

Improved flight safety

Easier maintenance

HSTA - Horizontal stabilizer trim actuator

Electromechanical flight control systems for aircraft

Combining high performance and reliability, electromechanical technology has largely proven its mettle. Safran Electronics & Defense provides flight control actuators for business, regional, commercial and military aircraft, especially electric thrust reverser actuation systems (eTRAS®), high-lift devices and horizontal stabilizer trim actuation systems (HSTA).

THSA - Airbus A350

HSTA - Horizontal stabilizer trim actuator

As a leader in horizontal stabilizer trim electromechanical actuation, Safran equips many civil and military programs. Our HSTA systems enable to keep the aircraft’s attitude stable, by minimizing aerodynamic forces and reducing drag.

High lift: Flap actuation systems

Based on its know-how in electromechanical actuation, Safran has leveraged its experience in the design, certification and manufacture of Flap Actuation System. Electromechanical technology is now the standard used in a large number of high-lift actuation systems. Safran has the capability to design and develop the entire flap actuation system inclusive of Control Electronics, Power Drive Unit, individual Flap Actuators and Wing Tip Asymmetry detection and Brakes.

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