AEI COMPLETES PDR FOR CRJ200 SF AIRCRAFT

MIAMI, FL., -November 26th, 2013 - Aeronautical Engineers, Inc. (AEI), is pleased to announce that it has completed the Preliminary Design Review (PDR) for the Passenger to Freighter Conversion Program for the CRJ200* SF aircraft. This milestone is significant because it establishes the basic design features of the freighter. The program was officially launched in February of 2013 and is expected to be completed by mid 2015. The modification touch labor on the prototype will begin in June of 2014 and will be performed at AEI’s leading Authorized Conversion Center, Commercial Jet Inc. which is located in Miami Florida.

Mr. Roy Sandri, President of AEI stated that “The completion of the PDR is a major milestone in any conversion program as it establishes the capability and functionality of the future freighter.” He went on to say: “With the key features now defined our engineering team is able to focus on the detail drawings as they quickly move towards the Critical Design Review (CDR) which is expected in March of 2014.”

KEY FEATURES
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Eight 61.5″ × 88″ Pallet Positions
Up to 14,840 LB (6,731 KG) Main Deck Payload (Depending on Model & Aircraft Weight Limits)
94″ × 77″ Main Deck Cargo Door
Fuselage structurally reinforced around cargo door
Dual Vent Door System
Centerline Seat track added
Ancra International Cargo Loading System
9G rigid cargo / smoke barrier with sliding door
Main deck converted to Class “E” Cargo Compartment
Cabin windows replaced with lightweight aluminum window plugs
High reliability, 28VDC, independent hydraulic system
Up to 2 Supernumerary Seats