The flight test unit of the Irkut Aviation Plant (part of PJSC "Yakovlev") has begun testing the second import-substituted MC-21-310 aircraft, the press service of the United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) reported.
Specialists of the flight test and development complex of PJSC "Yakovlev" will have to check the fuel system, start and test the main engines and auxiliary power unit, as well as test the aircraft's equipment and systems with the engines running.
In the final assembly shop, the aircraft underwent replacement of imported components and systems with domestic ones. Including replacement of controls in the cockpit, control system drives, wing mechanization movement system and stabilizer adjustment mechanism, avionics complex, integrated air conditioning system.
The aircraft also had its integrated system for collecting, monitoring, processing and recording flight information, wheel braking system, main and auxiliary power units, fuel system, wheels, tires and other components replaced.
Earlier, www1.ru reported that Russia is completing the construction of 7 new aircraft, 3 helicopters and 6 aircraft engines.
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