Tamarack Aerospace is in the final stages of FAA certification for the first commercially viable installation of its Active Technology Load Alleviation System (ATLAS), which allows wingtip extensions with winglets to be installed without increasing the load on the wing. The installation includes Tamarack Active Camber Surfaces (TACS) on the outboard portions of the trailing edges of the wings. The TACS automatically activate when additional load is put on the wing, such as during turbulence or maneuvers that increase G-load. The first STC for the system will go to the Cessna Citation 525 series: the CJ, CJ1, CJ1+ and M2. The system is already certified in Europe and is available for installation there.
We Fly: Tamarack’s Active Winglets
Key Takeaways:
- Tamarack Aerospace is nearing FAA certification for its Active Technology Load Alleviation System (ATLAS) on Cessna Citation 525 series aircraft, enabling wingtip extensions and winglets without increasing wing load.
- The ATLAS system offers "mind-blowing" performance improvements, including significantly faster climbs to higher altitudes and a substantial 15-25% decrease in fuel burn.
- These enhancements also lead to increased payload capabilities, improved lateral stability at high altitudes, and a longer airframe service life due to reduced stress.
- The initial cost for installation is $239,900, with the system already certified and available in Europe.
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