Safran's contribution to the A380
Safran's contribution to the A380 (airbus)
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High-pressure compressors
Safran (Safran Aircraft Engines) manufactures the high-pressure compressors for the A380 long-haul jetliner's four Engine Alliance GP7200 powerplants.
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Nacelles
Safran (Safran Nacelles) developed, supplies and integrates the nacelles for the four Engine Alliance GP7200 or Rolls-Royce Trent 900 engines powering A380 long-haul aircraft. This nacelle was one of the largest ever developed for commercial jets and its thrust reverser is the first to include the ETRAS® (Electric Thrust Reverser Actuation System).
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Flight-control actuators
Safran (Safran Electronics & Defense) supplies the electromechanical actuators for the A380's flight controls.
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FADEC
Safran1 (Safran Electronics & Defense) designed, phased in and supplies the latest-generation FADEC 4 (Full Authority Digital Engine Control) systems on the Engine Alliance GP7200 powerplants.
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Nose landing gear and braking systems
Safran (Safran Landing Systems) designed, manufactures and supports the A380's nose landing gear, steering mechanism and braking system.
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Wiring
Safran (Safran Electrical & Power) supplies the electrical wiring system for the A380. Via Aerolec, a joint venture with Thales AES, Safran Electrical & Power also supplies the variable frequency generator on the A380. This is the first time this type of generator has been used on a large commercial aircraft.
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Fans and valves - ventilation systems for avionics
Safran (Safran Ventilation Systems) supplies the fans, valves and ventilation systems for the avionics. These systems help to cool the avionics bay and thereby provide the best possible conditions for the airborne computers and other electronic systems to operate properly.
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Air, fuel, oil and hydraulic filters
Safran (Safran Filtration Systems) supplies all the air, fuel, oil and hydraulic filters on the A380.
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Life jackets
The life jackets on board Airbus A380 long-range aircraft are from Safran (Safran Aerosystems).
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Crew and passenger seats
The crew seats and passenger seats on A380 long-range airliners are from Safran (Safran Seats).
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Water and waste management
Safran (Safran Cabin) provides water and waste management systems (toilets, fluid management systems, etc.).
