(Boursier.com) — Safran Electrical & Power has been selected to supply the electrical wiring for VoltAero’s Cassio 330 electric-hybrid certification aircraft, thus confirming Safran’s position as a leading partner on this aircraft.
As part of this contract, Safran Electrical & Power will design and manufacture the electrical wiring for the propulsion system and the electrical distribution system – in particular the high voltage wiring – of the Cassio 330, which will be used for the certification program. of this first born in VoltAero’s fleet of electric-hybrid aircraft. The cabling will be qualified for rated powers of up to 800 volts in continuous operation, and will be designed to resist partial discharge phenomena at altitude. Equivalent in size to the wiring produced today for traditional aircraft, the Cassio’s wiring will support power levels twice as high.
Safran Electrical & Power will provide its technical expertise to support VoltAero in obtaining its flight permit, a prerequisite for carrying out certification flight tests for the Cassio 330.
This contract extends a partnership signed in 2020 relating to the electric-hybrid propulsion system of the Cassio 330. Safran Electrical & Power will supply the ENGINeUS 100 electric motor for the propulsion system, which delivers a maximum power of more than 150 kW at takeoff. The ENGINeUS 100 integrates its own control electronics as well as an air cooling system, thus guaranteeing an optimal size/power ratio.
Recall that the Cassio family of electric-hybrid aircraft will form an extremely efficient and reliable product line for regional commercial operators, air taxi/charter companies, private owners, as well as for utility cargo, postal delivery services and medical evacuation (Medevac). The Cassio will be produced in 3 versions: the Cassio 330 with 5 seats, the Cassio 480 with 6 seats and the Cassio 600 with 10-12 seats.
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