Integrated Support Solutions Case Study

Modifications and Upgrades - Blackhawk Pitch Trim Servoactuator for US Army AMCOM, Redstone Arsenal

Challenge: 

  • The US Army was interested in improving the service life of hydraulic flight controls when operated in high temperature, highly contaminated (sand and dust) environment.

 Our Solution: 

  • Design and qualify upgrades to improve service life in desert operating conditions
  • Incorporate high temperature seals, improve piston coating for longer service life and redesign to eliminate potential external leakage from the rotary dynamic seal
  • Multi-million dollar cost savings from reduced field and depot maintenance actions