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AC352 Validation Test Flight Fully Completed

Release date:2023-05-24    
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  •   Recently, the AC352 Helicopter developed by AVIC Helicopter Reasearch Institute, an enterprise in Tianjin Port Free Trade Zone, completed the final test flight of the special validation of the CAAC and landed steadily at the Heilongjiang Jianshanjiang Wetland Airport. This marked the successful completion of the certification test flight of the AC352 helicopter, and the countdown to airworthiness certification.


      The test flight of AC352 helicopter completed for special validation by CAAC included 87 subjects such as Class A takeoff and landing, airspeed indication system, leveling performance, climb performance, stability and low-speed maneuvering characteristics, with a total flight time of 37.25 hours. In the course of the test flight, the CAAC systematically evaluated the performance, handling qualities and working conditions of the equipment of the AC352 helicopter by verifying the flight test data submitted by the applicant.


      AC352 Helicopter Fills the Gap


      In December 2016, the AC352 Helicopter made its first successful flight in Harbin. In November 2019, it officially entered the applicant clause verification test flight. The launch of the AC352 helicopter has filled the gap in the 7-ton class helicopter spectrum of civil helicopters in China, and is of great significance in promoting the development of helicopter series and expanding the scale of civil helicopter industry in China.


      Design Application


      It is reported that the AC352 Helicopter is an advanced medium-sized multi-purpose helicopter, featuring a conventional aerodynamic layout with twin engines, a wide fuselage structure and a front three-point retractable wheel landing gear, as well as cockpit space to accommodate 14 to 16 passengers. With the application of a large number of mature and advanced technologies and the pursuit of ultimate details, the AC352 Helicopter has excellent product quality and riding experience, and can fully satisfy the diversified demands of users.


      Technological Guarantee


      According to the schedule, functional and reliability test flights will be performed following the completion of the AC352 validation test flights. The test flight team will continue to attach great importance to test flight safety, take proper precautions against epidemics, organize and implement test flight tasks scientifically, and complete the test flight work with high quality and quantity so as to launch the final sprint to the type certification target.


      During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, Tianjin Port Free Trade Zone will concentrate on the development of advanced manufacturing industry clusters, and in the aviation industry, it will adhere to the leading projects, highlight international cooperation, and implement the idea of overall industry chain development. It will focus on the development of various sectors such as large aircraft, helicopters and drones, continue to consolidate the advantages of aviation manufacturing, enhance the localization of core parts and accessories, strengthen the rootedness of the industry, support the development of new aviation materials and composite materials, promote the extension of the industrial chain to high value-added sectors such as R&D and design, maintenance and modification, training, exhibition and sales, shape an aviation industry system with better coverage, higher value and larger scale, and build a national aviation industry development highland.


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