Navy Recognition Validates Expertise in Aerospace PMA Parts Manufacturing
The U.S. Navy's Airborne Electronic Attack Systems Program Office has commended Applied Energy Technology Corp for rapid, high-standard engineering on a fielded aircraft hazard.
BURTON, Texas – The U.S. Navy's Airborne Electronic Attack Systems Program Office (PMA-234) has recently recognized Applied Energy Technology Corp (AETC) for its rapid and high-standard engineering work in addressing a significant aircraft hazard. This commendation serves as a validation of the company's expertise in manufacturing Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA) parts for aerospace pyrotechnic components.
AETC specializes in the design and manufacture of PMA parts for pyrotechnic components used in critical aircraft safety systems. The company received official recognition from the Navy's PMA-234 program office for successfully mitigating an unforeseen hazard impacting the EA-18G Growler aircraft. This solution was developed and fielded in just over a year, a timeframe noted as unprecedented.
PMA parts are FAA-approved, certified replacement components for aviation. For AETC, this specifically applies to cartridge-actuated and propellant-actuated devices, which are essential for functions like aircraft fire extinguishers and emergency escape slides. These small devices rely on a triggered cartridge to deploy necessary agents or mechanisms.
Commercial airlines, military programs, and private aircraft operators frequently source AETC's commercial cartridge product line due to its high levels of accuracy, precision, and reliability. The company's engineers collaborated with government partners on the EA-18G program, transitioning the design from concept to a fielded fix within the accelerated timeframe.