For decades Calspan has completed highly complex, one-of-a-kind, air-vehicle modifications for a variety of applications and customers. From creating in-flight simulator aircraft or adding experimental systems, sensors or recorders to existing platforms, Calspan can provide rapid engineering and modification services of unparalleled complexity and quality. Our in-house services provide our customers extremely quick turnaround times and provide a turnkey product for a variety of applications. These modification projects have included military fighters such as the VISTA F-16, business jets such as our Learjet in-flight simulators, and rotary wing aircraft such as the USN Test Pilot School variable stability SH-60s. From a concept or simple design, Calspan can provide detailed design, engineering, fabrication, installation, certification and testing services to provide customers with a truly ready-to-use product.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE
  • Hydraulic actuation and system design
  • Sensors and signal conditioning
  • Flight control systems
  • Experienced with USAF T-2 Mod procedures
  • FAA Form 337 approvals
  • Post modification test planning
  • Systems flight test
  • Airworthiness flight test
  • FAA Type certification experience
Learjet radome showing extensive modifications to add radar and optical sensors.
Sensors added to SH-60 helicopter to interface experimental flight controls to original system.