Sagem, Barco Supply New ATR Regional

Sagem of France and Barco of Belgium announced equipment selections on the ATR 42/72-600 series regional turboprop.

Sagem was selected by the ATR consortium to develop and produce the MPC 600 multipurpose computer, used to record flight and maintenance data. Incorporated in the aircraft’s Thales TopDeck avionics suite, the computer replaces several different assemblies and handles data collection and processing for both maintenance and regulatory purposes. The centralized maintenance function indicates recommended procedures for the entire aircraft, for use directly by ground crews.

The first production-standard MPC 600 was delivered to ATR in February in preparation for the first flight of a series 600 aircraft.

ATR 42/72-600 cockpits will be equipped with dual CDMS-3000 control display units from Barco. The CDMS-3000 combines sunlight-readability with compact dimensions, low weight and optimum energy efficiency, Barco said. The unit is ETSO-C113 certified and available in a variety of keyboard sizes.