Students Konstantin Potikhensky and Maxim Gorev of the Institute of Aerospace Engineering (IAE), specializing in "Maintenance of Aircraft Electrical Systems and Navigation Instrumentation" (Program 25.03.02), have developed a specialized console for testing aviation onboard electric actuators as part of their graduation project. The project was commissioned by PJSC "Gidroavtomatika".
During the project:
• Analysis of factory inspection procedures for aviation actuators was conducted,
• An improved version of test equipment was developed,
• Technical documentation was prepared,
• Console housing components were designed and manufactured,
• Housing assembly, component installation, and wiring were completed,
• Testing was performed.
Project initiator Sergey Vladimirovich Kholkin, Deputy General Director of PJSC "Gidroavtomatika":
"This collaboration is unprecedented – we received test equipment fully meeting our enterprise's requirements. The students tackled everything: from electrical circuit design and component selection to housing development and console assembly – all independently completed under the supervision of our specialists."
Aviation electric actuators are used in aircraft for fuel supply management, fire suppression systems, air conditioning, flight control, and other functions. The developed console enables testing of actuators across various types and designs.
Scientific supervisor Alexey Vladimirovich Kirillov, Associate Professor at the Department of Aviation Equipment Operation:
"This project exemplifies outstanding collaboration between industry and education, allowing students to apply theoretical knowledge through hands-on experience. I hope this initiative by PJSC "Gidroavtomatika" spreads across the University, inspiring other enterprises to engage. May students of all specialties realize their ideas and skills during industrial and pre-diploma internships!"