Learjet 85

Bombardier Aerospace has collaborated with Mentor Graphics for a digital development process for electrical distribution system of Learjet 85 aircraft using Mentor Graphics’ Capital programmes.

Bombardier employed the Mentor Capital Logic, Capital HarnessXC and Capital FormboardXC software, as a part of Capital’s CATIA V5 MCAD integration applications.

With the applications being data-centric and design data defined in one application shared between all tools, the installation will ensure digital continuity throughout the development process.

The Capital product suite includes applications that will address electrical systems definition and incorporation, integration with mechanical CAD systems, as well as products that achieve planning and manufacturing tasks.

Mentor Graphics Integrated Electrical Systems Division general manager Martin O’Brien said: "Bombardier Aerospace is a great example of an innovative company leveraging Capital’s platform level engineering capabilities to achieve quantifiable business benefits.

"The installation will ensure digital continuity throughout the development process."

"These tools help customers to realise their quality goals and position themselves strongly for the future."

Bombardier Aerospace used the software suite from Mentor Graphics to comply with the Part 25 Electrical Wiring Interconnection System (EWIS) ruling by the Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) and Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA), in order to secure new civil aircraft certification.

Used by aerospace OEMS, the Capital products constantly undertake data verification process to ensure that the manufactured wire harnesses meet design intent.

With this digital development process, Bombardier expects that EWIS wire routing constraints defined early in the Capital environment are maintained throughout the flow and ensure that the as-built wire routing meets the EWIS mandate objectives.

Image: A Learjet 85. Photo: courtesy of PRNewsFoto/Mentor Graphics.

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