Sunday, October 25, 2015

PAF to acquire electrical spares for AW-109E

From the Philippine News Agency (Oct 26): PAF to acquire electrical spares for AW-109E

In line with efforts to ensure the mission worthiness of all its available aircraft, the Philippine Air Force (PAF) announced that it is setting aside Php33,706,911.52 for acquisition of spare parts needed for the maintenance of the electrical systems of its AgustaWestland AW-109E "Power" attack helicopters.

Bid opening is on Nov. 13, 9 a.m., PAF Procurement Center Conference Room, Villamor Air Base, Pasay City.

The PAF formally commissioned its first two attack AW-109Es last Aug. 17. Another six are expected to be delivered before the end of the 2015.

The Philippines signed an eight-unit attack AW-109E order with AgustaWestland in 2013 for Php3. 44 billion.

The AW-109E is a three-ton class eight seat helicopter powered by two Pratt and Whitney PW206C engines.

The spacious cabin is designed to be fitted with a number of modular equipment packages for quick and easy conversion between roles.

The aircraft’s safety features include a fully separated fuel system, dual hydraulic boost system, dual electrical systems and redundant lubrication and cooling systems for the main transmission and engines.

The AW-109 has established itself as the world’s best selling light-twin helicopter for maritime missions.

Its superior speed, capacity and productivity combined with reliability and ease of maintenance make it the most cost effective maritime helicopter in its class.

For shipboard operations the aircraft has a reinforced-wheeled landing gear and deck mooring points as well as extensive corrosion protection measures.

The ability to operate from small ships in high sea state enables the AW-109 to perform its mission when many others helicopters would be confined to the ship’s hangar.

Over 550 AW-109 "Power" and AW-109 light utility helicopters have been ordered for commercial, parapublic and military applications by customers in almost 50 countries.

http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=1&sid=&nid=1&rid=819368

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