The composite cabin of the SAT-AM (More Affordable Small Aircraft Manufacturing) project reduces the weight of components by at least 10%, the number of components is reduced by more than 35%, and the structure is more uniform, reaching TRL 6.
SAT-AM (More Affordable Small Aircraft Manufacturing) is a five-year project funded by the European Commission and implemented under the Clean Sky 2 program. The project has entered the final stage of implementation, aiming to take a new step for the structural production of 4-19-seat aircraft.
Recent achievements include the development of a cabin demonstrator and composite engine nacelle for the M28 aircraft manufactured by PZL Mielec (Poland). Composite nacelles have the potential to replace metal structures in future production.
The composite nacelle manufactured using Hexcel's non-autoclave (OOA) technology reduced the weight of components by at least 10% and the number of components by more than 35%, resulting in a more uniform structure and reaching TRL 6.
The SAT-AM project is part of the promotion and development of small air transport (SAT) activities. The European vision proposed in the Flightpath 2050 study assumes that flights at small regional airports will be revived. The goal is to complete the door-to-door journey within four hours.
In order for the idea to be more widely accepted, it is necessary to develop innovative design processes and production technologies for smaller aircraft. The goal is to improve the flight safety of the aircraft while reducing manufacturing costs.
The composite cabin developed for Clean Sky 2 in the SAT-AM project aims to reduce the manufacturing cost and environmental impact of small air transport (SAT) aircraft (4-19 seats).
