Retrofit Rig Aerospace

Our client specifically focuses on designing and manufacturing aerospace systems, components, and subsystems for commercial and military applications. Their products include hydraulic, fuel, motion control, and engine solutions for aircraft. They play a significant role in ensuring the safety, efficiency, and performance of modern aircraft through its innovative aerospace solutions.

Challenges

The control system was outdated and in use since 2023. Most components were not available anymore and it was advised to replact them with the latest hardware versions.

Solutions

  • Complete new PLC hardware, Siemens S7-1500 range
  • New decentralized IO island, ET-200
  • Upgrade of the existing PLC program -> Siemens TIA
  • New Touch-PC hardware / 19” screens
  • Upgrade of existing visualization software
  • Update EPLAN drawings
  • Mounting & rewiring of new PLC/IPC hardware

Results

To mitigate these risks, aircraft operators and manufacturers often invest in modernizing or retrofitting older aircraft with updated control systems, avionics and components. This helps improve safety, reliability and efficiency while ensuring compliance with current aviation standards and regulations.