April 2007 - Glenair, Inc.

Extensive qualification testing with Boeing
and the FAA has established Glenair Swing-
Arm’s superiority—it is now fully approved
and specified for accessory needs for all
electrical systems. Lightweight, rugged,
corrosion free, and versatile, the Glenair
Swing-Arm is the perfect choice to help
commercial aircraft manufacturers realize
their plans for unparalleled fuel efficiency,
dramatically reduced assembly time and
stock-keeping economies.
contact with the connector. Because the ring accomplished complete grounding, there
was no need to plate the backshell, eliminating the possibility of scratching and
corrosion. Glenair Series 440 Composites met all testing requirements for F-22, including
electrical resistance, vibration, half-sine shock under AS85049.
Once the articulating arm design was established, Bell Helicopter adopted Swing-Arm for its new
Bell 429 model. The Bell 429 is an advanced, lightweight, twin engine helicopter developed primarily
for emergency medical applications. Quite possibly the most advanced light twin helicopter ever
created, the Bell 429 is both incredibly fast and incredibly light-weight—due in part to the selection
of lightweight composite components throughout the aircraft. The Swing-Arm has contributed
signifi cantly to the 429's landmark performance.
The Boeing 787 Dreamliner is a mid-sized, wide body, twin engine jet airliner currently under
development and scheduled to enter service in May 2008. It will carry between 210 and 330
passengers, and will be more fuel-effi cient than comparable aircraft. It will also be the fi rst major
airliner to use composite material for most of its construction. Extensive qualifi cation testing with
Boeing and the FAA proved out Glenair Swing-Arm’s superiority—it is now fully approved and
specifi ed for accessory needs of all electrical systems on this revolutionary aircraft.
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