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Thursday, July 16, 2009

NextGen SmartProbe for Learjet 85

Goodrich has been selected by Bombardier to provide its next generation SmartProbe air data system for the Learjet 85 midsize business jet. The selection marks the first application of Goodrich's SmartProbe air data system on a Learjet aircraft. Work will be performed by Goodrich's Sensors and Integrated Systems team in Burnsville, MN. The SmartProbe system provides all critical air data parameters - including stall protection - to the aircraft's flight control, pilot display and other systems. SmartProbe air data sensing technology integrates multi-function sensing probes, pressure sensors and air data computer processing. Elimination of pneumatic lines reduces system cost, weight and complexity. Full integration improves system reliability, maintainability and performance. The flexibility and versatility of the next generation SmartProbe system makes it suitable for traditional to fully fly-by-wire flight control applications.