Abstract: Device for opening an aircraft door in emergencies, said door being provided with an opening mechanism, including a device (2, 5) for actuating the opening mechanism, having: a tubular maneuvering member (2), and a second locking end (4) which has a stop surface (43); resilient compression device (5); a member for holding the second locking end (4), the holding member including a rotary lock (9) and a lever (44) which is suitable for cooperating with the stop surface (43), the rotary lock (9) being rotatable about the displacement axis of the maneuvering member (2); device (31) for activating the actuation device (2, 5) which are suitable for driving the rotary lock (9).

Abstract: An emergency opening device for an aircraft door provided with an opening mechanism includes an actuation device (2, 5) for actuating the opening mechanism, having: a tubular operating member (2) equipped with a second locking end (4) that includes a radial retaining finger (19); flexible compression device (5); a retaining member (9) for the second locking end (4), the retaining member (9) including a hook (28) which has a stop surface, the retaining member (9) being rotatable about the movement axis of the operating member (2); activation device (31) for the actuation device (2, 5), adapted to cause the retaining member (9) to open.

Abstract: A cockpit pedestal and an aircraft with a cockpit pedestal. The cockpit pedestal includes an integrally-formed frame including an instrument receiving portion defining a plurality of compartments for receiving instruments therein; and a plurality of legs supporting the instrument receiving portion, the plurality of legs being integrally formed with the instrument receiving portion, the plurality of legs being adapted for transferring a load of the plurality of instruments from the instrument receiving portion to a floor of the aircraft cockpit when the cockpit pedestal and the instruments are installed in the aircraft cockpit. In some versions the cockpit pedestal includes a conductive layer electrically grounding the instruments in the cockpit.

Abstract: The invention relates, generally, to systems and methods for optimizing the performance of an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) by optimizing the UAV's drivetrain, extending the UAV's battery life; by monitoring and reporting on payload imbalance or overweight conditions; and by improving the aerodynamics and streamlining of certain drag-producing elements.

Abstract: A coaxial pressure lock assembly of an aircraft door, the coaxial pressure lock assembly comprises a pressure panel positioned adjacent an opening formed in the aircraft door such that the pressure panel is seated in the opening when the pressure panel is in a closed position, and a latch shaft extending through a clevis of the pressure panel. The latch shaft is configured to rotate about a latch shaft rotational axis extending through the latch shaft. The pressure panel is rotatable between the closed position and an open position about the latch shaft rotational axis. The latch shaft is a portion of a latch assembly configured to allow or prevent unlatching the aircraft door.