Challenge: Delivering Precision in a Complex, Multi-Year Testing Program
Sensor Solutions was contracted to execute the static testing of the A350 XWB aircraft, a highly ambitious and technically demanding project. Spanning several years and encompassing three aircraft sets, the project required meticulous planning, coordination, and execution across multiple locations and phases of development.
Solution: Comprehensive Support Across Locations and Teams
Sensor Solution’s role was pivotal in the success of this extensive testing program. Their approach included:
- Extensive Instrumentation:
- Over 1,000 strain gauges were installed on the aircraft structures to accurately measure stress and deformation during testing.
- Alongside these installations, Sensor Solution managed the integration of over 1,000 kilometers of cable looms, ensuring seamless connectivity and data transmission throughout the testing processes.
- Close Collaboration with Production Teams:
- Sensor Solution worked hand-in-hand with the production teams to ensure the instrumentation process aligned with the aircraft assembly schedules.
- This coordination minimized disruption and maintained tight adherence to project timelines.
- Multi-Site Operations:
- The project began in Broughton, where initial instrumentation and setup were carried out.
- As the aircraft moved to testing phases, Sensor Solution followed the project to major test houses in Toulouse, France, and near Munich, Germany, providing on-site expertise and support at each stage.
