Vital Link is pleased to be exhibiting at the following aviation events:
Olympia II Exhibition Centre, London UK
Wednesday 21st October 2009
Thursday 22nd October 2009
Exhibiting as part of the FAC stand K13
Vital Link Europe Ltd. has successfully completed cross correlation of its recent PWC PT6T test cell upgrade at Euravia Engineering in Lancashire, UK. Vital Link was contracted to upgrade a PT6A test cell to enable it to test the larger PT6T 'twin-pac' range of engines. This included the installation and commissioning of a new Dynomometer, a fully electronic throttle system, three overboard Oil Cooling Systems, and a state of the art Vital Link FADAS™ control system.
Main features of the project upgrade include support for a wide range of PT6T variants, removable and interchangeble test carts, dedicated overboard oil cooling systems as well as a full FADAS™ suite of data acquisition software which provides instant engine data information on a custom designed GUI as well as straight forward communication with the OEM's Performance Program. Vital Link also utilised its newly developed electronic throttle system which is capable of precise control, whilst also maintaining optimum response times and travel speeds.
The cross correlation process was a trouble free excercise with PWC providing certification within a week of correlation testing, and the customer is already looking to begin full PT6T overhaul testing in the near future.
Josh Skinner Vital Link Project Manager said:
"The successful outcome of this project has once more demonstrated Vital Link's capability to provide a modern and dependable engine test facility, and we look forward to applying this knowledge and experience on future PWC engines. Whether it is a test cell modification or a completely new build, Vital Link Europe Ltd. has the capability to adapt to the customers requirements and provide a modern and cost effective engine test facility."
Vital Link Turbo-shaft Test Cells – Outstanding Success
With excellent positive feedback from both Test Cell Operators and Engines OEM’s alike, Vital Link’s test systems lead the way in turboshaft testing. Designed to minimize installation time and requiring only simple concrete foundations Vital Link shaft engine test cells can support a range of engines from a wide variety of manufactures.
VL is pleased to announce accreditation to ISO 9000:2008 Vital Link Europe Ltd. has successfully passed the requirements for this new Quality Standard.
Following competitive tendering Vital Link has been selected by a customer to provide our Turboshaft /Turboprop variant FADAS™ Electronic Throttle System as an upgrade to an existing test cell. Key among the selection criteria were the safety features, accuracy, response time and flexibility of the system. The Vital Link solution will provide full engine control to the GE T700 engine and the GE T64 turboprop engines from a single throttle quadrant.
The UK MoD Helicopter Engines Integrated Project Team (HEIPT) has awarded Vital Link Europe (VLE) a significant in-service support contract for the GNOME engine test facility at RNAS Yeoviliton. VLE provided the minimum risk solution to the HEIPT for the support of this critical facility used for to the UK’s search and rescue helicopters and Britain’s front line troops. Minimising facility downtime is a crucial factor in the selection of VLE for this contract with Vital Link Europe, the Design Authority (DA) for this GNOME facility, able to provide a complete support package including scheduled and un-scheduled maintenance, calibration services, initial and follow-on software and spares support.
The Danish Acquisition and Logistics Organisation (DALO) has awarded Vital Link Europe (VLE) a Contract to provide their new Roll-Royce GEM engine test facility in support their Lynx Helicopter Fleet. The VLE offered system was clearly the best choice solution from a number of bidders who participated in a European Wide tender for this prestigious “Turnkey” Project. VLE are providing the complete facility together with total maintenance and support services. Key features of this portable, modular facility include VLE’s FADAS™ fully automatic data acquisition and electronic throttle systems together with proven test stand dynamometer and support systems.
Vital Link Europe is pleased to announce their selection as the “Turnkey Supplier” to an independent European Engine Overhaul Company to provide test capability for Pratt & Whitney Canada turboprop engines including the PT6A and PT6T “Twinpack”. The project includes adaptation of an existing facility and the provision of a new FADAS™ data acquisition system as well as a new dynamometer and drive chain components.
Vital link Europe is pleased to announce that we have now been accredited to the latest ISO 9001-2008 standard having successfully completed our annual UKAS accredited audited.
“Congratulations, I would like to take this opportunity on behalf of myself and the rest of the Rolls Royce Defence Aerospace, cross calibration team to thank you and the other members of your team, for their cooperation and help throughout the project.
The Rolls Royce team was greatly impressed with the level of knowledge, enthusiasm and professionalism that we have found, without exception, from (Vital Link Europe Ltd) personnel and engineers of all disciplines. These personnel are a credit to your company and we very much look forward to working with you again in the future.”
Best Regards,
Malcom Smith
Senior Project Engineer - Customer Test
Rolls-Royce PLc.