Safran's contribution to the A350 XWB
Safran's contribution to theA350 XWB (airbus)
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Accessory drive train
Safran (Safran Transmission Systems) supplies a new generation of accessory drive trains (ADT) for the Trent XWB engine equipping the long-haul A350 XWB jet airliner. This accessory drive train develops 800 KW of power.
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Throttle control assemblies
The throttle control assemblies of the A350 XWB are supplied by Safran (Safran Electronics & Defense) which designs an advanced range of flight control systems, adapted to all types of civil aircraft, combining flexibility and safety.
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Main landing gears
Wheels and carbon brakesSafran (Safran Landing Systems) designs, manufactures and provides support for the main landing gear of the A350 XWB. This landing gear, equipped with 8 wheels, satisfies the low weight, high reliability and low cost of ownership targets on this programme. Safran Landing Systems also equips the A350 XWB with wheels and carbon brakes as well as the landing gear extension-retraction system, the monitoring system, the steering system and the braking system.
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Wiring and electrical generation
Safran (Safran Electrical & Power) supplies the electrical interconnection system of the A350 XWB, including the fuselage harnesses and engine pylons. Safran Electrical & Power also supplies the electrical generation system for the long-haul jetliner.
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Valves and Fans
Safran (Safran Ventilation Systems) supplies electric fans and valves on the A350 XWB long-haul jetliner.
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Flight data management system
The Aircraft Condition Monitoring System (ACMS) designed and developed by Safran (Safran Electronics and Defense) for the A350 XWB records and analyzes the operating and flight conditions of on-board equipment.
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Passenger and crew seats
The passenger seats and crew seats onboard A350 XWB medium-range airliners are from Safran (Safran Seats).
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Power generation and distribution
Safran (Safran Aerosystems) supplies power generators and a range of other electric power distribution on A350 XWB aircraft.
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Evacuation slides
Safran (Safran Aerosystems) equips A350 XWB aircraft with emergency evacuation slides.
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2,600
flight-hours in a year:
The flight test program preceding the entry into
service of the airbus A350 XWB
Carbon brakes offer
Twice
the endurance
of steel brakes
