Test Aircraft Is Removed From Test Rig

Can the SJ30-2 take the pressure and stress of certification? Sino Swearingen Aircraft Corp. says it can. The company announced Thursday that they have finalized all required static testing for FAA certification of their new airframe.

Tests on the twinjet airframe include ultimate wing loading, pressurization, landing gear drop testing and all other airframe static testing. The test aircraft was heavily instrumented with strain gauges and other test instruments used during the certification tests that are required by the FAA. The San-Antonio based company removed the aircraft from their test fixture on Tuesday.

"Static testing is a huge portion of the FAA certification process and it is now completed. The entire team at Sino Swearingen Aircraft has been spectacular in maintaining a schedule and consistent pace that meets the requirements of the 2005 certification date that was set over two years ago. The FAA and each employee are to be complemented for their aggressive and dedicated attitude as is Alfred Baumbusch, Senior Vice President Operations for the amazing planning and execution of all schedules and consistent on time results with the entire static test program" said Dr. Carl L. Chen, President and CEO of SSAC in a news release.

The company anticipates the FAA certification of the aircraft to be achieved in the second half of 2005. The SJ30-2 business jet is designed for high performance, with high cruise speeds and intercontinental range. The twinjet is expected to be certificated for single pilot operations.

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