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2021-06-01

Collins Aerospace Modernises U.S. Navy C-130 Fleet

Collins Aerospace, a unit of Raytheon Technologies, recently announced it has completed its first upgrade of the U.S. Navy’s fleet of C-130T and KC-130T aircraft with new wheels and brakes. The company continues to help C-130 operators reduce maintenance time and cost with its long-lasting wheels and carbon brakes.
 
Collins’ C-130 brakes, which feature its proprietary DURACARB carbon heat sink material, can allow for 2,000 landings per overhaul compared to 250 landings per overhaul experienced by operators of the C-130’s current system. That lifespan is reportedly eight times longer, significantly reducing maintenance time and cost. In addition, the brakes are capable of handling higher energy than the aircraft’s existing equipment, which increases the safety margin when stopping heavily loaded C-130s.
 
The boltless wheels feature a lock-ring design and higher fatigue life than the current C-130 system, also reducing maintenance times and costs for operators. Additionally, the combined wheel and brake assembly contains 17 per cent fewer parts than the C-130’s existing equipment, further simplifying maintenance and service.
 
Recently, the company was selected by the U.S. Air Force to design and develop a new wheel and carbon brake for the B-52. Collins has also completed wheel and brake upgrades for several air forces around the globe. 
 

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