Functional test benches

Development of functional and system test benches for the aeronautics sector

IABG designs and implements highly complex functional and development test benches for the validation and certification of aircraft systems, tailored to customers‘ specifications. Customers benefit from our comprehensive experience with mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electric / electronic subsystems as well as our know-how on real-time simulation and control unit tests. We take care of the technical implementation of the test benches as well as their integration into the customer‘s testing environment. Our core competencies include the infrastructure, technical planning and general contracting services required for setting up test facilities and centres.

Large drop test facility / drum test facility

Our service portfolio

Feasibility studies

Task analysis
Development and evaluation of different solutions

Planning and configuration

Drafting of specifications and invitations to tender
Compilation of the entire manufacturing and assembly documentation

Test bench implementation

Technical planning
Turnkey installation of test benches as general contractor

Consultation and analysis

Analysis of existing testing environments
Identification of potential areas for optimisation
Planning of necessary modification and modernisation measures

Test bench modernisation

Realisation in compliance with the state of the art
Utilisation of standard systems and/or development of powerful customized control and automation systems

Project support and management

Implementation supervised by experts
Installation support
Commissioning
Acceptance

Our expertise

Project management
Design, construction and implementation of test benches, including:
- Mechanics
- Hydraulics
- Pneumatics
- Electrical engineering
- Measurement and control systems
- Drive transmission technology
- Test bench infrastructure
- Software architecture