Engine, Flight Controls, Avionics Will Be Brought Up To
Date
Sikorsky Aerospace Services has signed a contract with the
Royal Saudi Land Forces Aviation Command (RSLFAC) to upgrade its
fleet of Black Hawk helicopters from the UH-60 A model
configuration to the more modern UH-60L aircraft configuration, the
company said Monday.
Based on the success of the H-60 Helicopter Recapitalization and
Upgrade Program on U.S. Army Black Hawk aircraft, the H-60
helicopter modernization program includes comprehensive fleet
upgrades for Sikorsky's global customers. The Royal Saudi Land
Forces Aviation Command (RSLFAC) A-to-L conversion plan is the
second international modernization program under contract with SAS.
The first program is currently under way at Chase Field Operations
Center in Texas, a Sikorsky Aerospace Services
facility.
The A-to-L upgrade program incorporates key improvements consisting
of a T700 to T701D engine upgrade for increased power and
reliability, and upgraded flight controls, avionics and instrument
panel modifications. Additionally, the upgraded H-60 helicopters
will be equipped with a new Aircraft Flight Control Computer (AFCC)
as well as new wiring harness, high speed shaft and seal lead acid
battery.
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"This conversion program will modernize the current Saudi fleet
and allow for better commonality and integration with its newly
acquired fleet of UH-60L aircraft. As we continue to
successfully transition the UH-60 BLACK HAWK helicopter through our
global modernizations programs, this Saudi project serves as an
important launch point in the region," said David Adler, president
of Sikorsky Aerospace Services.
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