Case studies and recent projects

The environmental challange

No system solution can be delivered without consideration of the environment. It is one of today's greatest challenges. Commitments for a carbon-neutral future means new thinking, new technologies, new ways of operation, in a circular economy. The use of earth resources, sustainable energy, acceptable emissions and the safe disposal of materials are significant global challenges. Quotec are delivering advisory services and systems engineering support for viable, sustainable solutions for the certification of these new technology systems and their suppliers.

Recent projects

Safety Management System (SMS) framework safety assessment templates. Annex 19, Doc 9859, EASA Part 21.
AI for design predictability and maintenance. EU AI Act, EASA AI Roadmap/Part-21, ASD S-Series, SAE JA1010, MSG-3, NIST AI 100-1.
Safety assessment for Ultra STOL 9-seater aircraft, with distributed hybrid-electric propulsion and integrated flight control system. ASTM F323, ARP4761™A, CFR 14 Parts 21 and 23, AC 23-2010-1, ARP8676.
Axial flux electric propulsion systems study, gap analysis, certification planning, process development, safety, availability, reliability maintainability, sustainment. EASA: Part 21, SC E-18, SC E-19 MOC-EHPS.80, CS-P; ARP8676, ATA100/ASD S-1000D.
Safety review for hybrid-electric air taxi. EASA: Part 21, SC-VTOL; ARP4761™A.

The energy transition

Aviation laid down a marker for a carbon-neutral industry by 2050. A tall order with lofty objectives, but the challenge has been taken up by many organizations.

Industry commitments for a carbon-neutral future means the use of advanced technologies and compliance with appropriate rules. The new propulsion and energy storage systems, using sustainable fuels/hydrogen, and hybrid-electric/all-electric, are the future. But these need to show an ability for safe flight.

Quotec are providing technical solutions support and certification services for established and new innovators in this evolution of this transport sector.

Outcomes and metrics

RAMS services

Failure rate and MTTF determinations of new technology systems and equipment
Maintainability and MTA allocations
Reliability allocations and predictions based on safety metrics
Availability modelling for realistic up-time calculations

Certification support

80%+ first-pass acceptance on selected compliance modules
Consolidated safety evidence reducing open actions by 30%
Use of integrated management techniques achieved 30% resource spend reduction
Added experience CS/Part 23/25/27/29/MOCs novel designs

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