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Excellence in Airborne
Carriage & Test Systems
Since 1923
SUMMARY ALKAN Group .................................................................... 04
ALKAN Group Solutions..................................................... 06
ALKAN Equipment
Light Duty Ejector Release Unit ......................................... 08
Heavy Duty Ejector Release Unit & Energy Source............ 10
Electro Mechanical Release Unit ....................................... 12
Pylons ................................................................................ 14
Light Aircraft Pylons (Masts) .............................................. 16
Multi Role Carriers ............................................................. 18
Twin Store Carriers ............................................................ 20
Spigot Attachment Devices ............................................... 22
Stores Management System (SMS) ................................... 24
Sonobuoy Launchers ......................................................... 26
Pods ................................................................................... 28
Chaff & Flare Dispensers ................................................. 30
Ground Support Equipment............................................... 32
SECA Equipment
Test Benches ..................................................................... 36
Electronic Test Equipment ................................................. 38
Embedded Electronic Equipment for Civil Aircraft ........... 40
Embedded Electronic Equipment for Military Aircraft ...... 42
Hardware & Software ........................................................ 44
Specific Components / MRO & Customer Support........... 46
ALKAN Group Worldwide & Quality Approach .................. 48
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© Dassault Aviation - A. Pecchi
Alkan Seca
ALKAN Group
ALKAN is a specialist in Airborne Carriage Systems SECA designs and manufactures electronic
equipment and wiring for the aeronautics industry
Created by Robert ALKAN in 1923, ALKAN is a The ALKAN technical department works with the
French military aeronautical manufacturer and latest software applications in order to provide the
Since its establishment in 1978 and with a view to the constant evolution of
leader in carriage, release and ejection systems best possible solutions to your requirements.
technology and the increasing needs of its customers, SECA has developed quality
dedicated to combat, training, transport, maritime
control systems and processes which have enabled the company to demonstrate its
patrol aircraft and helicopters. Our facilities integrate a large range of industrial
knowledge in the Engineering and Manufacturing of equipment in the aeronautical,
capabilities (machining center, painting workshop,
defense and industrial sectors.
Whatever is externally carried, released, dropped, crimping bench, machines for inspection, accept-
launched, dispensed or ejected is relevant to ance test service, etc.)
SECA is a partner appreciated by the major French aeronautical companies for its
ALKAN‘s expertise : weapons, bombs, missiles,
professionalism and know-how.
sonobuoys, chaff and flares, torpedoes, pods... ALKAN works with military and industrial
partners worldwide.
SECA mainly operates in research and development as well as in manufacturing and
ALKAN is also specialized in ground support
maintenance of data processing and electronic equipment, for civil and military users.
equipment as well as logistic support for all of its
products.
SECA has an integrated R&D and production team dedicated to the development of
the most appropriate technical solutions in the shortest possible time.
ALKAN provides a technology watch service and is
continuously searching for innovative technologies
SECA has a technical department with computerized design, drawing and develop-
and concepts.
ment tools.
ALKAN is involved in most military aircraft develop-
SECA manufacturing personnel are trained for all assembly and wiring technologies.
ment projects worldwide.
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ALKAN Group Solutions Combat Aircraft Maritime & UCAV Light Combat Aircraft Civil Aircraft Helicopters
Surveillance Aircraft
Spigot
Switching Unit
SMS*
Pylon Control Steering Box
Relay Box Panel Extra Light Embedded SMS*
Release Unit Pneumatic
SMS* Rack
Test Bench Test Bench
Embedded C/F D*
Electronic C/F D*
Control Cards
Box HDERU Mast
Energy Source
Multi Role
C/F D* Ejector Carrier
Mast FlexLed
Release Unit
TSC*
Release ERU
* TSC : Twin Store Carrier
Unit Release
* SMS : Store Management System Sonobuoy
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* C/F D : Chaff & Flare Dispenser LDERU Launcher
AT-6
Light Duty Ejector Release Unit
ALKAN Equipment
ALKAN designs Light Duty ERUs for combat aircraft, helicopters,
SUPER TUCANO
light combat aircraft and UCAVs
Main features Maintenance Examples of installation
Universal ERU with 14’’ hooks for Pneumatic : low maintenance. In operational service and
1000 lbs Class NATO stores. Pyrotechnic : gas affected parts combat proven on AT-6, Super BLACK HAWK
2 different types : pyrotechnic and removable without disassembly Tucano, Hawk, Black Hawk,
pneumatic. of the mechanism. M2000, Gripen, F16...
Accepts any store with diameters On-aircraft cleaning subject to
Carried stores Technical characteristics
up to 508 mm (20’’). mounting conditions.
Excellent ratio of ejection velocity Any type of stores equipped with • Compact and light weight unit from 11kg (24 lbs).
versus reaction loads on aircraft two 14’’ spaced lugs. • Rapid operational turn-around time : Single hook
structure. Bombs MK82, MK83, GBU12, lifting control to chock the store and to apply the
GBU22, GBU49, AASM250, MIRAGE 2000
Low drag coefficient when fitted preload.
with streamlined sway-braces. GBU58… Gun pods, rocket Hook lifting system to install the store in less than 20
launchers, fuel tanks, torpe- seconds.
does... No weapon harmonization after loading required.
• Rapid mission configuration change :
Single pitch setting.
Automatic boresight repeatability.
• Load factors in accordance with aircraft specification
requirements.
• Ultimate load 17.000 daN (38.200 lbs) per hook.
• Fully qualified to MIL-STD-810 and DO-160
requirements.
01. 1270 Cold Gas ERU 02. BRU65-A 03. 1216 Pyrotechnic ERU 04. ERU 1530 • Operates with any NATO Standard Cartridge (pyrotechnic)
or 350 bars cold gas energy source.
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GRIPEN
Heavy Duty Ejector Release Unit
ALKAN Equipment
ALKAN’s ERUs ensure the coupling and the ejection of the load
safely and quickly for combat aircraft
MIRAGE 2000
Main features Examples of installation
THE ENERGY SOURCE
Universal ERU with 14’’- 30’’ In operational service and
hooks for 1000 lbs and 2000 lbs combat proven on Rafale, The ALKAN G040 Cold Gas Energy Source
is a bottle of compressed gas designed to
Class NATO stores. Gripen, Mirage 2000.
supply pneumatic energy to the ALKAN
Accept any store with diameters
in the range of 230 mm (9’’) to
Carried stores 1925 Ejector Release Unit 14’’/30’’ which
equips the ALKAN 9040 centerline pylon
MIRAGE 2000
690 mm (27’’). Bombs MK82, MK83, MK84, on the Rafale (Air Force and Navy versions).
Designed for easy integration to GBU12, GBU16, GBU22,
the pylon. GBU24, GBU49, AASM250, It is also mounted with the ALKAN ERU
14’’/30’’ on the Gripen.
Technical characteristics
Fitted with up to two Electro- GBU58…Gun pods, rocket • Weight : Around 23kg (50 lbs).
Mechanical arming-units. launcher, fuel tanks, SCALP-EG, Low maintenance.
RAFALE
2 different types : pyrotechnic Black Shaheen… Multiple bomb • Rapid operational turn-around time.
rack, missile launcher. Service life : no limit.
and pneumatic.
Excellent ratio of ejection velocity Recharging equipment : any ground or • Rapid mission configuration change.
versus reaction loads on aircraft airborne compressor.
structure. Twin electro-valve designed for safety. • Load factors in accordance with aircraft
Low drag coefficient when fitted specification requirements.
with streamlined sway-braces. Visual pressure indicator.
High reliability. • Operates with any NATO Standard Cartridge
Ground safety tap, manual relief valve.
(pyrotechnic) or 350 bars energy source
(cold gas).
• Provided with internal safety mechanism (manual
control or remote electrical control, 1925 only).
G040
10 01. HDERU 1405 02. HDERU 1925 03. HDERU 1926 11
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OH58-D
Electro Mechanical Release Unit
ALKAN Equipment
ALKAN offers a large range of release units adaptable to all types of platforms :
helicopters, light combat aircraft, maritime patrol aircraft and UAVs OH58-D NH 90 AT-6
Main features Examples of installation Carried stores
Universal release units with 14’’ In operational service and Machine gun, gun pods, cannon, Technical characteristics
spaced hooks for 1000 lbs Class combat proven on Cougar, Su- bombs, rocket launcher, guided • Compact and light weight unit :
NATO stores for 2037, and perLynx, Tiger, NH90, Bell 407, rocket launcher, missile launcher, 2037 : around 5kg (11 lbs)
100 lbs Class NATO stores for Bell 406 CS, MD 530, MD 500, fuel tanks, torpedoes. 2137 : less than 2.5kg (4,4 lbs)
2137 using either 100 lbs or MH-60S, S76, OH-58D, CASA
1000 lbs NATO lugs. 212, CN 235, C295, ATR72, • Rapid operational turn-around time : Single hook
PC7, PC9, T6-A, T6-B, AT6-C, lifting control to chock the store and to apply the preload.
Accept any store with diameters Hook lifting system to install the store in less than 20
KT-1, BK 117, EC-725, Panther,
up to 508mm (20”). seconds. No weapon harmonization after loading.
407 AH, 412, SH-3D, ALH, LCH,
High reliability. MD 540, CESSNA CARAVAN, • Rapid mission configuration change : Permanent TIGER
Low drag coefficient when fitted AH-6i. boresight repeatability due to automatic alignment.
with streamlined sway braces. • Power consumption :
2037 : 4 A (28 Vdc) normal release &
8 A (28 Vdc) Jettison release.
2137 : 5A (28 Vdc).
• The 2037 Light Release Unit electrical interface :
1 or 2 connectors.
• Electrical release (18 to 30.5 Vdc).
• Fully qualified to MIL-STD-810 and DO-160
requirements.
• 2037 : Load factors in accordance with aircraft
01. EMRU 2037 02. EMRU 2037 03. EMRU 2037 04. Light RU 2137 specification requirements (MIL-STD-8591).
2137 : Up to 150 kg with load factors.
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RAFALE
Pylons
ALKAN Equipment
ALKAN provides pylons for wing or fuselage consisting of a
RAFALE SEM Mirage 2000
frame, an ERU and a spigot device for combat aircraft
Technical characteristics
Main features Carried stores Examples of installation • This equipment does not require any specific special
Internal Ejector Release Unit Bombs MK82, MK83, MK84, In operational service and tools except electrical STTE test equipment for
can be operated either by GBU12, GBU16, GBU22, combat proven on Rafale Air & servicing and shop maintenance.
pyrotechnic cartridges or by GBU24, GBU49, AASM250, Navy, Mirage 2000, SEM, Load factors in accordance with aircraft specification
pneumatic cold gas bottles. CBU58… Mirage F1, Mirage III, Mirage V. requirements (MIL-STD-8591).
Provides the electrical interfaces • PYLON type 9012/9005/9006 (Mirage 2000)
for armament / pylon manage- Gun pods, rocket launcher, fuel Capable 14’’- 30’’.
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ment. tanks, SCALPEG, Black Dedicated to 1000-2000 lbs class stores.
Easy and quick installation / Shaheen…. Easy integration with pyrotechnic ejector release
removal of pylons with ALKAN unit type 1405. MIRAGE 2000
designed spigots. Multiple bomb rack, missile Can be used with ALKAN twin store carrier.
A safety pin or Inflight Safety launcher. Weight : 82kg (180 lbs) for 9012 and 72kg (158,7 lbs)
Lock prevents any inadvertent for 9005/9006.
release when the equipment Length : 3.25m for 9012 and 3.11m for
is on the ground. 9005/9006.
• PYLON type 6045/6046 (Mirage 2000)
Capable 14’’.
Dedicated to 1000 lbs class stores.
Weight : 38kg (83,7 lbs) / Length : 2.06m
Easy integration with pyrotechnic ERU type 1216.
• PYLON 9040 (Rafale)
Capable 14’’- 30’’.
Dedicated to 1000-2000 lbs class stores.
01. Pylon 625 02. Pylon 915 03. Pylon 9012 04. Pylon 9040 Weight : 120kg (264,5 lbs) / Length : 4.5m
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AT-6
Light Aircraft Pylons (Masts)
ALKAN Equipment
Designed for Light Combat Aircraft and Maritime Patrol Aircraft
T6-B PC7 FALCON 20
Main features Carried stores
Adaptable to different types of A safety pin prevents any Gun pods, bombs, rocket
aircraft. inadvertent release when the launcher, fuel tank, torpedoes,
equipment is on the ground. missile launcher… Technical characteristics
Internal EMRU or ERU with 14”
hooks for 1000 lbs Class NATO Low drag coefficient when fitted Examples of installation • Compact and light unit.
stores. with streamlined sway braces. In operational service and fully • Rapid operational turn-around time :
qualified on PC7, PC9, AT-6, Single hook lifting control to chock the store and to
Accept any store with diameters Simplified mechanical and electri- CN235, KT-1, ATR72, Falcon apply the preload.
up to 508 mm (20”). cal integration. 20, Super Tucano, T6-B, L39- Hook lifting system to install the store in less than 20
NG, DHC-6. seconds.
Ultimate load per hook : 7500 ATR-72
No weapon harmonization after loading.
daN (17.000 lbs).
• Rapid mission configuration change :
Permanent boresight repeatability due to automatic
alignment.
• Load factors in accordance with aircraft
specification requirements (MIL-STD-8591).
• Vibration meets MIL-STD-810 requirements.
• Power consumption :
4 A (28 Vdc) normal release &
8 A (28 Vdc) Jettison release.
• This equipment does not require any specific
01. Pylon 6187 02. Pylon 6075 03. Pylon 6230 tools or test equipment for servicing and
shop maintenance.
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H145M
Multi Role Carriers
ALKAN Equipment
H145M
ALKAN provides parts of or the whole interface between the
airframe and the release unit
Main features Examples of installation Carried stores TIGER
Universal armament structure for In operational service on Super- Depending on the release unit.
helicopters. Lynx, Tiger, BO105, OH-58D,
NH-90, H145M, H135M.
Elevation adjustment available :
- In flight continuous adjustment
Super Lynx
- On-ground stepwise adjust-
ment
- Before flight adjustment Technical characteristics
• Weight : from 5kg (8,7 lbs) without release unit. NH 90
• Mounting can be adapted to customer needs.
• High stiffness.
• B 185 / B 187
The mechanism provides a quick elevation setting
with 5 positions defined between -4° and +4° and a
fine tuning of the position along a 2° range in
elevation and 2° range in Azimuth.
The ALKAN type B185 weapon carrier provides a
folding capability.
The mechanism ALKAN B187 allows to set-up
01. MRC B110 02. MRC B130 03. MRC B189 04. MRC B185
the position of a store on an aircraft equipped with a
NATO flange.
• B 189
18 Derivative version specific to H145M and H135M. 19Twin Store Carriers
ALKAN Equipment
Designed for combat aircraft, ALKAN Twin Store Carriers (TSC)
enable the carriage of multiple loads under one pylon
GRIPEN
Main features Examples of installation
Can be mounted on all types In operational service on Gripen.
of aircraft equipped with 30’’
carriages. Technical characteristics
Carried stores
Bombs MK82, MK83, GBU12, • Fully equipped weight :
Universal interface unit with 14” around 65kg (143 lbs).
GBU22, GBU24, GBU49...
hooks for 1000 lbs Class NATO
stores. • Rapid operational turn-around time :
Single hook lifting control to chock
Accept any store with diameters the store and to apply the preload.
up to 18”. Hook lifting system to install the store
in less than 20 seconds.
Electrical equipment enables No weapon harmonization after loading.
various type of firing.
• Rapid mission configuration change :
MIL-STD-1760 capability.
Single pitch setting.
Permanent boresight repeatability due to
automatic alignment.
• Standard NATO interfaces.
• Load factors in accordance with aircraft
specification requirements (MIL-STD-8591).
• Vibration meets MIL-STD-810 requirements.
• This equipment does not require any specific
tooling. Low maintenance for the pneumatic ERU.
01. TSC 4036 02. TSC 4036 & Energy Source
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Spigot Attachment Devices
ALKAN Equipment
ALKAN provides fuselage or wing pylon attachment devices for
combat aircraft
Spigot mounted on pylon
Main features Examples of installation
The ALKAN attachment devices High level of reliability. In operational service and
consists of a spigot and its match- combat proven on Mirage 2000,
ing female counterpart (tulip) fitted Easy to operate. Typhoon, Rafale, Mirage F1.
in the aircraft. Pylon mounted on aircraft
Designed for easy manage-
Dedicated to quick and easy con- ment of pylon pre-loading.
nection of fuselage and underwing
pylons.
Customized to different types of Tulip mounted on aircraft RAFALE
aircraft (specific design).
Spigot Technical characteristics
• Weight :
from 1,5 kg (3,3 lbs) to 13 kg (28,6lbs).
• Height :
from 120 mm to 450 mm.
• Ultimate axial load :
from 135 kN to 450 kN.
• Roller type locking system.
01. A158 tulip 02. Spigot A185 03. Spigot A190 04. Spigot A215
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Stores Management System (SMS)
ALKAN Equipment
ALKAN has developed and certified a set of electronic equipment
that can be fitted to any type of aircraft
Technical characteristics
Main features ALKAN OFFER
• The SMS is designed to control single tube
The ALKAN SMS is a modular sonobuoy launcher or up to 10 tubes rotary
concept that can manage weapons sonobuoy launcher.
and sonobuoys. Interlocks
The typical architecture of an SMS is : • Automatic and manual modes available.
- Human Machine Interface (Pilot PCP
Control Panel, Store Control Unit, • Highly integral in the aircraft tactical system.
External Store Control Unit)
- Power Interface Boxes (Sonobuoy • Integrated auto-tests with failure management.
Bus Tactical Multi-function
Interface Box, Pylon Interface Box) System display
• Computer software with operational and maintenance ATR-72
- Carriage system for weapons SCU ESCU
modes.
- Release system for sonobuoys
A/C Weapon Management • Ground loading of mission data.
Examples of installation
In operational use on CN 235, C 295, SIB PIB • High speed internal data bus.
ATR 42, ATR 72, Dash 8. Navigation Parameters
• High protection against inadvertent release.
Sonobuoy
Launcher Weapon • High functional availability.
presetting
Multiple Ejector Release Unit
• NVG Compatible on demand.
Adaptation to
• EMI qualification.
aircraft Optional
trap door
CN 235 • COTS (Commercial Off-The-Shelf).
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Sonobuoy Launchers
ALKAN Equipment
ALKAN proposes a range of sonobuoy launchers adaptable to C 295
any type of aircraft
Main features AIRCRAFT
ALKAN Sonobuoy Launchers (SL) are CN 235
designed for the carriage and release
of sonobuoys from Maritime Patrol Tactical Store Control Sonobuoy
Aircraft or Helicopters. System Unit Interface Box Technical characteristics
Sonobuoy management system • Capable of release in non-pressurized and pressurized
conditions.
can also be used in stand-alone
configuration without ALKAN OFFER Sonobuoy
Launcher • Optional trap door controlled by the aircraft.
weapon management.
ATR-72
• SINGLE SL
Examples of installation Suitable for A, F or G size sonobuoys, markers
In operational service on ATL2, Adaptation to aircraft and flares.
Optional trap door In-flight reloading capability.
CN 235, C 295, ATR 72.
• ROTARY SL
Designed with 6 to 10 stations for A, F, G size sonobuoys.
In-flight reloading capability.
Gravity release.
• SL Pod
Designed for external use.
The number of tubes can be adapted to customer
needs.
Suitable for A, F, or G size sonobuoys.
26 01. SL Pod 02. SL 8024 03. SL 8030 04. Rotary SL Quick Mission preparation. 27FALCON 20
Pods
ALKAN Equipment
ALKAN pods are capable of carrying cameras, jammers, emitter/ FALCON 20
receptor antennas and armament
Main features Examples of installation Carried stores
MIRAGE F1
ALKAN pods are used to carry In operational use on Mirage F1, Chaff and flare dispenser,
either electronic and video Jaguar, Falcon 20, SEM. electronic devices, armament,
equipment or counter-measure jammers, emitter / receptor
cartridge dispensers modules. antennas. Technical characteristics
• Weight and height : depending on customer needs.
The pod structure is designed
either for pylon mounting or • ALKAN pods are dimensioned in accordance
direct mounting to wing or fuse- with MIL-A-8591H.
lage structure. JAGUAR
• ALKAN pods are equipped with 2 lugs in
accordance with STANAG 3726.
• ALKAN pods are reinforced to be in accordance
with STANAG 3441.
• ALKAN spigots can be used to carry pods that
do not need to be ejected directly under aircraft
fuselage or wings :
- Save weight (no need for any pylon, and no
need for any Bomb Rack Unit).
- Improved reliability.
01. Pod 5080 02. Pod B170 - Unmatched improvement for pod versus
ground clearance.
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Chaff & Flare Dispensers (C/F D)
ALKAN Equipment
ALKAN has long experience in C/F D equipment on various types Technical characteristics
of aircraft • The C/F D is designed to control ejections of
THREAT chaff and flare cartridges placed in dedicated
Main features magazines.
ALKAN C/F D is a modular concept that can manage
• Automatic, semi-automatic and manual modes
chaff and flare ejection. The typical architecture of available.
ALKAN C/F D is now based on the ALKAN SMS AIRCRAFT AIRCRAFT TACTICAL
SENSORS SYSTEM
family : • Highly integral in the aircraft tactical system.
- Human Machine Interface
(Counter Measure Control Unit) MODE AUTO • Integrated auto-tests with failure management.
- C/F D Power & Management
- System for chaff and flare cartridges SEMI-AUTO CREW • Computer software with operational and maintenance
- Ejection Control for cartridges in automatic se-
MANUAL modes.
quences, semi-automatic or manual selection. Contribution to NH 90
• Ground loading of mission data.
Examples of installation
Wide experience with Dassault, Embraer, Airbus • High speed internal data bus.
C/F D HMI (Optional) SAFETY PIN
Helicopters, French Forces…
MANAGEMENT • High protection against inadvertent release.
ALKAN Heritage
ALKAN designed and produced several counter • High functional availability.
measure devices on an impressive list of aircraft : (1)
ALKAN SOLUTION • NVG Compatible on demand.
Mirage IV, F1, 2000, Jaguar, Rafale, C160, Embraer
145, C130, NH 90, Cougar SAR.
• EMI qualification.
Thanks to its expertise, heritage and resources (30 engi- Chaff & Flare Magazines
neers), ALKAN can develop and produce customized • Shared components with SMS equipment.
counter measure solutions adapted to any aircraft.
• Number of magazines easily adaptable to customer
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(1) This past activity has been sold to MBDA in 2007 with associated IPR. ALKAN kept a major subcontractor role in chaff and flare dispensers delivered on these programs.Ground Support Equipment
ALKAN Equipment
ALKAN designs and develops a large number of standard and adapted trolleys, winches
and test benches according to the specifications and needs of civil and military aviation
ENGINE TROLLEYS ARMAMENT TROLLEYS
Engine installation / removal trolley : ALKAN supplies armament transport trolleys
Elevator system equipped with hydraulic and equipped with adaptors for torpedoes MK44,
mechanical safety actuators. Autonomous. MK56, MU90, rocket launchers, depth charge
Transport engine trolley : MK54, missile launchers…
Light and compact, aero transportable. Trolley Type 500 :
They are fitted with the required electronic circuitry, Munitions and armament equipment handling
pneumatic and hydraulic devices for automatic used by the Navy. Rapid and easy to handle with a
operating conditions. maximum of security.
Working trolley : Armament Trolley M700 :
Allows the motor to rotate around a horizontal axis. Dedicated to load carriage from store to staging
Examples of installation area, then, to load or unload stores on any type
ALKAN provides the handling system for ADOUR, of aircraft. Self-contained and autonomous equip-
ATAR and M53 engines. ment.
Aero transportable or hoisted. Easy to handle.
Security system.
32 01. Trolley type 500 02. Trolley 742 03. Trolley M700 04. Trolley 756 33Ground Support Equipment
ALKAN Equipment
WINCHES Examples of installation
ALKAN winches and hoisting devices ensure, in Alphajet, Jaguar, Mirage III, Mirage V, Mirage F1,
maximum safe and secure conditions, the handling Mirage 2000, Rafale, Airbus, Fokker.
of equipment such as engines, military stores,
Auxiliary Power Units (APU), undercarriage, and MISSION TOOLS AND TEST BENCHES
various types of equipment. ALKAN offers a complete range of mission tools
and test benches to maintain its equipment :
ALKAN lifting devices are used for the lifting and Ejector test bench, Energy source test bench,
removal of military weapon stores. Pylon test bench, Simulator test bench,
Programming bench.
Hoist capacity : from 500kg (1.102 lbs) to 1000kg
(2.204 lbs).
Telescopic arm allowing operation at different
heights.
New version with torque limiter mechanism.
Manually operated.
34 01. M300 02. V525 Test Box 03. M090 04. Test Bench 35NH 90
Test Benches
SECA Equipment
SECA designs various types of test benches, for aeronautical
and industrial applications
01. Role Equipment Test Bench 02. Nitrogen Pressure Test Bench 03. 250 kVA Load Bench A320
Main features Main features Main features 04. Power Generation Measuring Cabinets
This test bench is used by the This test bench controls the Air This load test bench tests the
manufacturers and the users of Conditioning Flexible Piping of electrical generations of LEAP Main features
Rafale aircraft equipment. the Tiger Helicopter Radar. motors. We provide a measuring bench for
It also allows the electronic inter-
Technical characteristics Technical characteristics Auxiliary Power Unit for civil aircraft.
face box download operations.
Pipe inspection under 100PSI. Load control up to 250kVA.
Technical characteristics PLC control. PLC control.
Technical characteristics
Power supply generation.
Phase to neutral voltage measurement.
Three-phase 115V 400Hz.
Current measurement by phase.
Power supply generation 28V DC.
Frequency measurement by phase.
MIL-STD-1553 data bus.
Measuring accuracy +/- 1%.
Continuity control.
36 37Airbus A350
Electronic Test Equipment
SECA Equipment
SECA designs specific test equipment for field and workshop use
01. Pressure & Temperature Control Box 02. Electronic Test Box for 03. System test Unit (Telemir) RAFALE
steering system
Main features Main features Main features
This unit measures and controls the This unit is the perfect tool for aviation The test unit is for the Telemir system on Rafale
nitrogen weight of G040 gas bottles. station repair, it checks the steering of Marine aircraft.
the front landing gear of civil aircraft. It allows reception of information by infrared link
Technical characteristics before catapulting.
Measurement range from -20°C to +70°C. Technical characteristics The unit allows the control of the optical head and
Rotation control for front landing gear. the processing chain right into the cockpit of the
Airbus, Bombardier, Falcon families. aircraft.
Technical characteristics
IR transmission control on Marine Rafale.
Optical head control and its 6 receiving facets.
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Embedded Electronic Equipment
SECA Equipment
for Civil Aircraft
SECA provides equipment for on-board test and utilities
Airbus A320 Néo
01. Embedded rack for Data Acquisition 02. Flexible Strip Lighting LEDs and 03. Navigation Control Panel
dimming converter
Main features Main features Main features
Our ruggedized rack is for standard Our FlexLed is a flexible lighting solution This Navigation Control Panel is used on AIRBUS
cards. using LED strips for civil aircraft cabins and BOEING aircraft for the control and signaling
Power supply DO160. (Lavatory, furniture, galley, etc..). panels with LED indicators, LED backlight and
Temperature conditioning, heating, dimming function.
cooling and power-on control of the Technical characteristics
boards. DO160 qualified. Technical characteristics
Rack damping (vibration). From 3 to 100 inches length. Display, control and command.
Integration of electronic functions and wiring.
Technical characteristics
Capacity for 12 acquisition modules.
40 Integration in engine pylon. 41AWACS
Embedded Electronic Equipment
SECA Equipment
for Military Aircraft
SECA designs on-board equipment used on military programs
The scope of these services ranges from the design of the equipment to its qualification & certification
01.Video & USB Signals 02. On-Board Power 03. Pylon Relay Box 04. Meteor Missile launcher Relay Box RAFALE
Switching Unit Supply
Main features Technical characteristics Main features Main features
The Master Switch connects MIL-STD461F / DO160. Its function is to supply the Its functions are to supply the
computers to 12 workstations DC Power supplies 12V/16V/28V. power on board of the pylon and missile before it is dropped, to
with screens, keyboards and to secure it. secure it and to fire it.
mice. These computers belong Technical characteristics
to 4 segregated computer Technical characteristics
3D printing box.
systems, each of which can have 3D printed box.
Located in PU9040 pylon (Rafale).
4 computers. Located in Meteor pylon (Rafale).
Technical characteristics
Connections configured via a
CAN bus link.
42 Multiplexing from 12 PCs to USB 43
displays.
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Hardware & Software
SECA Equipment
Development of test, control /
command softwares in
SECA offers adapted and innovative solutions to meet the Labview
requirements of its customers C / C ++
Delphi
Qt / QML
01. Embedded Electronic Card 02. Battery Charger for 03. Circuit Board for
RAFALE
Hybrid Vehicle Telemir Optical Head
04. Schematic and Layout of
printed circuits
Main features Main features Main features
Conversion card for 4 HDMI Charging of three 24V batteries Infrared emission card for the
inputs into SDI 1.5Gb/s video connected in series with inde- Telemir test cap.
signal. pendent control of the charge of The data signal is transmitted Main features 05. Definition files, wiring
Design of Electronic boards with diagrams for harnesses
The card has a multiplexing each of the three batteries. on 1 of the 6 sectors.
function for the 4 video inputs to CADSTAR (ZUKEN) : schematic
12 SDI video outputs, with the
Technical characteristics entry, placement, layout, routing.
possibility of broadcasting Charging of 3 gel/lead batteries.
(1 input to several or all outputs). Bulk, floating, absorption.
Technical characteristics
HDMI conversion : SDI.
44 Switching matrix : 12 outputs. 45
© Katsuhiko TOKUNAGA, INCSpecific Components MRO & Customer Support
MRO & Customer Support
Specific Components
The ALKAN Group offers a complete range of after sale services, from
overhaul maintenance to Follow-on Support Contract (FOS) solutions.
Overhaul and scheduled maintenance On-site training
According to the use and the functioning of the Our experts provide training either in our factory
equipment, ALKAN carries out preventive mainte- or on customer site for equipment handling and
nance through to the end of life cycle protection maintenance according to support level required.
and lubrication of our products according to the SECA provides on-site user training for their test
operational use of the equipment and, environ- equipment.
mental conditions. Component maintenance manuals
Arming units Heated Gas Source
Repair and calibration ALKAN establishes the technical documentation
ALKAN develops and manufactures arming The Cold Gas Energy Source can be
ALKAN offers corrective maintenance of for implementation and use of the equipment and
units for torpedoes, GBU’s, etc. provided in a heated version to reduce the
equipment or faulty components ; mechanical, the related corrective and preventive maintenance.
impact of altitude. electrical or operational tests & technical expertise. Online documentation
SECA takes charge of the calibration and repair of Personal access enables time saving on compo-
test equipment intended to support the forces. nent maintenance manual use and update, as well
Spare parts as online orders.
Depending on the technical support documenta- Equipment development and modification
tion, spare parts are supplied according to the ALKAN offers equipment improvement and
use of the equipment and the scheduled technical obsolescence management.
intervention level.
Ils studies
14” (100 lbs) 14” (1000 lbs) 30” (2000 lbs) On-site technical support ALKAN provides ILS analysis capabilities and solu-
ALKAN supplies technical support at customer tions according to customers needs.
Lugs Impulse Cartridges sites for specific needs, support for new equip-
ment integration and support for technical equip-
Obsolescence management
ALKAN offers all models of lugs in accordance ALKAN impulse cartridges for ejector racks SECA ensures the management of components
ment improvement.
with MIL-STD 8591 store specifications. are pyrotechnical devices which convert obsolescence and offers adapted solutions.
chemical energy into gaseous pressure Expertise
46 when suitably ignited. SECA offers technical expertise on their equipment. 47ALKAN Group Worldwide Our Quality Approach
Worldwide & Quality
Our equipment is operating in more than 65 countries worldwide Customer satisfaction and the need for highly reliable equipment
and is fitted on more than 60 different aircraft types leads us to a total quality oriented approach
65
Quality & reliability of ALKAN products Quality & Reliability of SECA products
Our company is certified ISO 9001, EN 9100, SECA works with constant quality of product
FRA 21Z, FRA 21G and FRA 145. processes, checked at all stages: components,
ALKAN has been the first privately held aeronauti- manufacturing and final product.
cal company to comply to the full Airworthiness
requirements in France. SECA equipment is qualified ISO 9001, EN 9100,
AQAP-2110, PART 21-G, PART 145 and FAR 145,
Our Quality Management System is applicable FRA 21G in progress.
to : design, development, manufacturing, repair,
maintenance and product support of carriage and
release equipment dedicated to military aircraft,
store management systems and associated elec-
tronic devices, ground support equipment and test
benches.
COUNTRIES
/more than 60 aircraft
48 4906 / 2019
ALKAN
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Email : info@alkan.fr
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