The Aircraft Systems Lab is equipped with various equipment, components and mockups associated with the many systems incorporated in general aviation aircraft and transport category aircraft.

Some of the systems this lab encompasses are Landing Gear, Hydraulic, Oxygen, Pneumatic, Cabin Atmosphere Control, Fuel, Fire Protection, and Ice & Rain Control.

Equipment

  • Oxygen training aid
  • Fire protection and detection troubleshooting board
  • Hydraulic system training aid
  • Fuel Troubleshooting Board
  • Pressurization troubleshooting board
  • Piper retractable landing gear mockup
  • Hydraulic pressurizing test stand
  • Boeing 737 and Boeing 757 door mockup
  • Component cleaning station

Research Capacity

Due to the constant examination of aircraft components, possible research areas include testing components such as o-rings, seals, pressurization components and air conditioning systems.

Lab Information

Location: Emil Buehler Aviation Maintenance Science, Building 233

Lab Directors: Mitch Geraci and Prof. Tim Kent

Contact Us: To speak to someone about this lab or any of our facilities, call us at 386-226-6100 or 800-862-2416, or email Daytona Aviation Labs at dbdeanga@erau.edu.

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