Sun, Jun 13, 2010
Move Gives The Airplane Improved Short Runway Performance
The FAA and EASA have granted approval to Dassault for an
autobrake feature on the Falcon 2000EX EASy series (2000EX, 2000EX
EASy, 2000DX and 2000LX). Designed specifically for short runways,
the feature adds greater safety margins by reducing landing
distances by as much as 150 feet on normal approaches and 300 feet
on steep approaches which were recently approved by the EASA. It
will also help to meet the demanding runway requirements of London
City Airport (LCY) where flight tests have already been
performed.
"The system is transparent to the pilot," said Dassault's chief
test pilot, Philippe Deleume. "It is like landing with the brake
pedals pushed forward. Pilots activate the autobrake function
during approach by engaging a button located near the landing gear
controls. Braking begins as soon as the main landing gear touches
down while the nose gear is still off the ground, which is 1 to 1.2
seconds earlier than with the normal procedure. As soon as the
pilot pushes the pedals on the ground, the autobrake disengages and
the pilot brakes normally. Passengers will feel the same
deceleration (0.4g) as in a conventional high performance
landing."
For a pilot already type-rated in the Falcon 2000EX or 2000EX
EASy, the training requirement is a 10 minute ground course, an
approach and a go around in a simulator. The autobrake will be
included in standard production aircraft and will be available as a
retrofit for all 2000EX model series at any Dassault Aircraft
Services facility. The modifications include the installation of
two circuit boards, one for each BSCU (Braking System Control
Unit), a cockpit-installed push button, and wiring
modifications.
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