Astronics Corp. has been tapped by Textron Aviation to supply the electrical system for Cessna's new Denali turboprop single. The aircraft will feature Astronics’ Corepower induction starter generator and circuit breaker units, as well as the company’s 28-volt DC Empower in-seat power supply.
Its brushless starter generation unit eliminates the need for brush maintenance, which is often one of the most frequent maintenance items with the poorest reliability on business aircraft, Astronics said. In addition, secondary power distribution will be provided via the electronic circuit breaker units, which manage power throughout the aircraft and provide fault detection, circuit protection and programmable load management through automated power control functions.
According to Astronics AES Airborne Power & Control vice president Kellsey Justus, “The technology and innovation being applied to the Denali program are typically reserved for larger aircraft, and we believe the addition of these systems will enable a significant increase in features and performance for smaller business and general aviation aircraft.”
