Intelligent Automation Corp. (IAC) has been selected by Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) for the advanced HUMS (Health Usage Monitoring System) for its AH-64D helicopters.
IAC will adapt and integrate the combat proven IAC-1209, Modern Signal Processing Unit (MSPU) into the RSAF AH-64D aircraft.
The RSAF operates 20 AH-64D and has a reputation of being a “reference customer.”
IAC Chief Executive Officer Jeff Goodrich said, “IAC is extremely pleased to have been selected to support RSAF’s AH-64D helicopters. Our advanced HUMS technology will provide the RSAF with a demonstrated ability to significantly reduce aircraft operating costs, while improving availability and safety.”
IAC is fielding 10 1474 SuperHUMS for the Army’s RQ-7B Shadow 200 Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System, produced by AAI Corp. [UIC], and is approved for CH-47 Chinook helicopters, produced by Boeing [BA]. The SuperHUMs family of products was unveiled last year (Defense Daily, March 7, May 11).
The AH-64D HUMS continuously acquires vital data from aircraft vibration, and health and usage of the engines, transmission, drive-train system, rotor system, and airframe. The IAC system detects and diagnoses potential failures, while recording usage, and providing maintenance personnel with easy to understand corrective actions that can save lives, time, and money. This advanced HUMS also offers continuous Rotor Track and Balance capability, fleet wide health, and performance of safety-critical components, providing advance warning of potential equipment failures.