Reduce RAT maintenance damage. A new extension tool and improved packaging slashed handling impacts and boosted efficiency, saving significant costs.
Addressing critical handling damages during Ram Air Turbine (RAT) maintenance and operations, an aircraft manufacturer engaged ALTEN Technology for a specialized solution. Leading the entire design and development lifecycle, from research and prototyping to implementation and training, ALTEN Technology engineered an innovative RAT extension tool alongside new, protective packaging. This initiative, drawing on extensive mechanical engineering, project management, and quality assurance expertise, successfully minimized accidental impacts and mishandling, ensuring the RAT assembly remained stable and improving overall operational efficiency by preventing transportation damage. The direct outcome was a significant reduction in handling damages and substantial cost savings for the client, supported by key tools like CAD software and testing equipment.