PPG (NYSE:PPG) is flight testing WINLOGIC™ intelligent window systems to
receive amended and supplemental type certificates from the Federal
Aviation Administration (FAA). The patented PPG cockpit window systems
provide protection from an emerging electrical fault that may result in
a failure of the window. The window can subsequently be replaced and not
cause a major flight interruption.
WinLogic intelligent window systems by PPG already have
received Technical Standard Order authorization by the FAA to TSO-C178
and European Technical Standard Order authorization by the European
Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) to ETSO-C178.
According to Emmanuel Francois, PPG program manager, intelligent window
systems operation is transparent to aircraft operators and flight crews.
“After years of flying, heated cockpit windows may begin to exhibit a
typical sequence that leads to electrical arcing damage, causing them to
fail,” Francois said. “WinLogic intelligent window systems by PPG
have been designed with a sensor to detect major arcing and stop the
heating system so that the window does not break. The pilot can then
safely land the aircraft, and the window can be replaced without causing
a flight delay or cancellation.”
Francois said the sensing device is mounted on the window during
assembly. Data stored on the sensing device are easily downloaded by a
USB port. The small size of the sensor assembly enables PPG engineers to
incorporate it into any PPG heated cockpit window design.
“PPG sees this as the first generation for WinLogic intelligent
window systems,” Francois said. “Our goal is for every aircraft to
benefit and to develop a system that predicts how much life is left on
the window. This is the future of the aircraft cockpit window.”
PPG is launching its new branding for WinLogic intelligent
window systems and displaying an example at the Paris Air Show in Hall
2b at Stand C105. The International Paris Air Show is June 19-25 at Le
Bourget.
PPG’s global aerospace business offers coatings, sealants,
transparencies, packaging and application systems, and transparent
armor, as well as chemical management and other services. For more
information, visit www.ppgaerospace.com.
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Media Contacts: Audrey FujimotoPPG+1-818-741-1685 audrey.fujimoto@ppg.com www.ppgaerospace.com orJean VerlichJV Communications+1-724-916-4558 jverlich@jvcommunications.com