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Source | Eric GARNAUD, Airbus Flight Academy Europe
If you’re looking for a cost-effective, dual-use, multi-mission, adaptive Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) aircraft, Eric Garnaud at Airbus Flight Academy Europe has one for sale.
Eric says they have a Cirrus SR 22 Special Mission ready for a new Special Mission Operator. If you’re interested, Eric relayed the following information regarding its Special Mission aircraft configuration and how to contact him.
Specifications
Airbus Flight Academy Europe SR 22 Special Mission aircraft consists of various sensors (Electro-Optical Turret, AIS…) that collect data, SAMSARA computer (MPU) for data fusion and display of tactical situations to an operator console in the cabin, and communication equipment (Omni Line-of-Sight datalink, dual SATCOM/GPS, VHF/FM AIS).
Sensor & Mount
The Electro-Optical turret is fixed to the aircraft by a metallic structure bolted to 4 hardpoints in the baggage compartment. The metallic structure comprises two longitudinal C-beams and a transversal metallic square tube.
A machined arm is pinned to the metal tube and goes through the fuselage via a cutout in the baggage door. The machined arm features provisions to bolt the turret and piano hinges to accommodate the fairing. The support structure and the fairing are designed to accommodate EOS turrets from Ø 7 in. to Ø 10,2 in. and a max weight of 37,5 lbs.
The Electro-Optical turret is a TASE 400 HD from Cloud Cap Tech ( currently removed). This assembly comprises the sensor equipped with a vibration collar and a dovetail. The upper (female) dovetail is bolted to the machined metal arm. The lower dovetail bolted to the vibration collar, is sled into the female dovetail and then secured by locking teeth and a safety pin.
Operator Station
The Mission Console (see Figure 2.1 above) is made from a standard SR22 seat structure, which has been modified with machined parts to install:
- Two 15” touchscreens;
- Keyboard and joystick - Mounted on a flexible gooseneck.
Equipment Configuration
The supporting mission equipment and system as the MPU 200 AISV, SATCOM (SDU 7310, HLD 7260), and DATALINK (FEND NG, MODEM) are installed on an aluminum Support Plate mounted on the Structure Assy for Turret inside the baggage compartment (see Figure 2.1 above).
Electrical Power
The power distribution is given through the AFT CB PANEL mounted on the Structure Assy for Turret. Two cut-off panels are installed on the Support Plate to connect all the harnesses between the equipment and the aircraft.
Antennas
As shown below, three antennas are installed (Omni Line-of-Sight, dual GPS/SATCOM, VHF/FM).
Duel Use
It’s possible to return to the pre-mod configuration by
- removing the turret with the machined arm and closing the baggage door with a door closeout;
- Removing the mission plate and installing a cargo floor;
- Removing the mission console and installing a crew seat.
Additional configuration options include:
For More Information
If you’re interested in adding a dual-use and cost-effective airborne sensor platform to your operations, contact Eric directly via the following channels:
Eric GARNAUD
Responsable Navigabilité AFAE
Airworthiness Manager AFAE
Phone: +33(0)5.17.00.82.72
: +33(0)6.71.83.57.91
eric.garnaud@afa-eu.com
Airbus Flight Academy Europe
39 rue des figuiers
16430 Champniers
FRANCE
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