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Aug 08, 2011 (newstodate): Heat is building up around around the Sukhoi Super 100.
As part of the test procedures, one prototype aircraft is now in Ras al-Khaimah, UAE, since August 4, 2011, to undergo hot soak trails for about one month.
The aircraft is equipped with special detecting devices to register the aircraft temperature in different zones. The test program includes extensive ground testing of the engines, APU and avionics and check flights.
Another Super 100, the first aircraft in commercial service, is now expected to be back into service with Armavia after being grounded by an in-flight engine problem.
A new engine has been installed, a process requiring more time than normally as this is the first case with the new aircraft.
As part of the test procedures, one prototype aircraft is now in Ras al-Khaimah, UAE, since August 4, 2011, to undergo hot soak trails for about one month.
The aircraft is equipped with special detecting devices to register the aircraft temperature in different zones. The test program includes extensive ground testing of the engines, APU and avionics and check flights.
Another Super 100, the first aircraft in commercial service, is now expected to be back into service with Armavia after being grounded by an in-flight engine problem.
A new engine has been installed, a process requiring more time than normally as this is the first case with the new aircraft.