LOS ANGELES, CA - September 13, 2004 - Teledyne Controls, a business unit of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated (NYSE: TDY), announced today that Lockheed Martin Aircraft & Logistics Centers (LMALC) has placed an order for Teledyne High-Speed Airborne Data Loaders (ADL) and Air Data Computers (ADC) for retrofit installation on 50 C-130 aircraft.
Under the agreement, Teledyne Controls will supply a customized version of their ARINC 615 ADL, which was redesigned to match the C-130 flight deck, and will support on-wing loading of application software and databases for the Flight Management System (FMS). The Teledyne ADC will be installed to provide enhanced flight planning and navigation capabilities, by delivering accurate air data information to support the FMS.
"We are very pleased that a leading military aircraft manufacturer like Lockheed Martin recognized that our products developed largely for commercial aviation can provide significant value for military applications such as these," said Matthew Wing, Teledyne Controls' director of sales and service for the American market. "We look forward to working with them on other avionics modification programs."
Teledyne Controls' High Speed Airborne Data Loader is designed to provide convenient digital data interchange between airborne and ground-based computers. The ADL serves as a removable mass storage device that can be used by multiple airborne computers. Primarily utilized to upload navigation databases and operational flight programs to the aircraft, Teledyne's ADL can also download aircraft data from the data acquisition system, either during flight, or while on the ground.
The model 90004 Air Data Computer from Teledyne Controls is specifically designed for FMS, GPS (Global Positioning System) and GPWS (Ground Proximity Warning System) applications. Ruggedized to deliver 10,000+ operational hours, the ADC computes air data information from the pitot-static pneumatic system, aircraft temperature probe and barometric correction device to help create a clear picture of flight characteristics. Self-monitoring, the ADC includes internal testing and out-of-limit checks on temperature and pressure sensors, and features static source error correction tables for over 100 aircraft types. Optional analog airspeed and altitude rate outputs are available for GPWS installations.
About Teledyne Controls
Headquartered in Los Angeles, Teledyne Controls is a business unit of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, and a leading manufacturer and innovator of a wide range of air transport, business & commuter aircraft, helicopter, and airport systems. Teledyne Controls supports its many airline, airframe, helicopter, airport customers with extensive product-support bases and worldwide facilities. More information about Teledyne Controls can be found at www.teledynecontrols.com.
About Teledyne Technologies Incorporated
Teledyne Technologies is a leading provider of sophisticated electronics, instruments and communication products, systems engineering solutions, aerospace engines and components and on-site gas and power generation systems. Teledyne Technologies has operations in the United States, the United Kingdom, Mexico and Canada. For more information, visit Teledyne Technologies' website at www.teledyne.com.
About Lockheed Martin
Headquartered in Bethesda, Md., Lockheed Martin employs about 130,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture and integration of advanced technology systems, products and services. More information about Lockheed Martin can be found at www.lockheedmartin.com.
Teledyne Controls Contacts:
Matthew S. Wing
Director of Sales & Service, The Americas
Phone: +1 (310) 442-4162
Email: matthew_wing@teledyne.com
