SMART COCKPIT LINING
The demonstrator is a fully equipped cockpit lining panel and integrates a set of functionalization innovations such as the consolidation of ventilation boxes and the 3D printing of electrical networkimplemented by IRT Saint Exupéry. This required the development of an advanced plug-in connector by RADIALL to ensure compatibility with equipment in the cockpit area.
Why and Whom
The SMARTLINING demonstrator is the result of the multi-collaboration CAPTAIN project funded by DGAC and led by Airbus Operations. The goal is to integrate more functions on linings of the cockpit to decrease systems weight and accelerate production lead time. The design was carried out by Airbus Atlantic. The manufacturing of the panel was implemented by Airbus Atlantic Composites in Salaunes.
Partners
AIRBUS | RADIALL | IRT Saint Exupéry
Key Benefits
The composite demonstrator is manufactured by thermocompression using crushcore technology. An automated process is developed in order to replace manual draping and bagging and allows to divide consolidation time by three. The phenolic free material selected specifically for this application is a combination of fast cure monolithic skin and thermoplastic foam to meet new environmental requirements.