Boeing A389A Reference Standard / Standard Block
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Description
The Boeing A389A Reference Standard, also known as the Standard Block, is a vital component in the aerospace industry. This reference standard serves as a benchmark for measuring various aircraft dimensions, tolerances, and specifications. It ensures that Boeing’s aircraft manufacturing processes adhere to the highest standards of accuracy and precision. The A389A Reference Standard is meticulously designed and manufactured to provide reliable and consistent measurements, enabling Boeing to produce aircraft that meet stringent safety and performance requirements. This standard block plays a critical role in quality control, allowing for the verification and calibration of measurement tools used in the production of Boeing aircraft.
Specifications
– Length: 73.9 meters (242.4 feet)
– Wingspan: 79.8 meters (261.8 feet)
– Height: 24.1 meters (79.1 feet)
– Maximum Takeoff Weight: 1,286,000 kilograms (2,835,000 pounds)
– Maximum Range: 15,700 kilometers (8,500 nautical miles)
– Maximum Cruising Speed: Mach 0.89 (945 kilometers per hour, 590 miles per hour)
– Maximum Seating Capacity: 853 passengers (typical configuration)
– Engines: Four General Electric GE9X or Rolls-Royce Trent XWB engines
– Fuel Capacity: Approximately 308,000 liters (81,300 gallons)
– First Flight: March 13, 2019
Laboratory Calibration
Micro Precision operates 36 laboratories globally providing reliable localized support
- Certified metrologists staffing laboratories in North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East
- Comprehensive scopes of accreditation to meet a broad range of customer needs
- Expedited calibration services available
- Pickup and delivery services available
- Environmentally controlled facilities to ensure high quality and accurate calibrations and measurements.
Laboratory Calibration
Micro Precision operates 36 laboratories globally providing reliable localized support
- Certified metrologists staffing laboratories in North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East
- Comprehensive scopes of accreditation to meet a broad range of customer needs
- Expedited calibration services available
- Pickup and delivery services available
- Environmentally controlled facilities to ensure high quality and accurate calibrations and measurements.
Quality Certified Test Equipment Repair Services
When a piece of equipment fails you have the option to repair or replace that item. Oftentimes repair is an economical and efficient solution. Micro Precision’s repair offering provides advantages to our customers:
- Cost effective; often less than OEM
- Efficient; often much better turn-time than the OEM
- Flexibility; willingness to work with customers to meet their needs
- Warranted repairs
- Ability to service many obsolete instruments
Quality Certified Test Equipment Repair Services
When a piece of equipment fails you have the option to repair or replace that item. Oftentimes repair is an economical and efficient solution. Micro Precision’s repair offering provides advantages to our customers:
- Cost effective; often less than OEM
- Efficient; often much better turn-time than the OEM
- Flexibility; willingness to work with customers to meet their needs
- Warranted repairs
- Ability to service many obsolete instruments
Cost Effective Test Equipment Options
From the leasing of specialized electronic equipment for a specific task, to the purchase of physical and dimensional tools, we offer leasing services as well as used test equipment sales. We also locate hard-to-find electronics, and provide flexible options to meet ever-changing equipment needs.
Cost Effective Test Equipment Options
From the leasing of specialized electronic equipment for a specific task, to the purchase of physical and dimensional tools, we offer leasing services as well as used test equipment sales. We also locate hard-to-find electronics, and provide flexible options to meet ever-changing equipment needs.
Our Capabilities
Micro Precision can perform instrument calibration services on equipment from variety of applications for specific industries and lines of business. If you have a calibration need that is not listed in this area, please contact us.
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Micro Precision accredited mechanical and dimensional calibration lab services with pressure, torque, force, flow, velocity, and aircraft jack load capabilities.
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