EASA FORM-1
Overhead Bin Divider panel
Emergency Equipment Layout or IFE system may need custom provisions for updated equipment.
Holders, clamps and supports for any equipment in the bin are comonly custom made for a single aircraft.
Every aircraft will face at least 3-5 EEL changes during its lifecycle.
On-demand manufacturing -
MOQ of 1
Reduced lead time
- down to hours
Reduced weight
and parts count
Easy customization
– minimal additional costs
0 waste manufacturing -
no leftovers
Solutions
Challange
Several raw materials, including honeycomb used to produce the assembly
Solution
Redesign to be producible with a single material suitable for Additive Manufacturing
Challange
3 interfacing subassemblies, including brackets, power outlets and IFE server provisions
Solution
Sub-assemblies integrated in a single CAD design produced simultaneously
Challange
Original BOM consisting of 17 components and 9 unique part numbers
Solution
BOM reduction to 3 components and 2 part numbers
Challange
Requires high level of stiffness and structural integrity
Solution
Integrated strengthening rods
Challange
Assembly needs to accommodate several IFE server types; requires updating X number of PNs, drawings, CAD files
Solution
Reconfiguration for new / additional server types requires updating just 2 PNs, drawings, CAD files
Challange
Needs future-proofing for additional emergency equipment provisions
Solution
Easily incorporated with compliance demonstration for such future changes
Technical details
Printing time per unit: 31h
Weight: 1.7kg
Lead time/unit: 3-5 days
Certification: EASA Form 1
Materials: Ultem 9085 Certified Grade
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Minimum order quantity: 1
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Multiple locations offer next-door service
Short turnarounds – down to hours
