The Perm enterprise "UEC-STAR" received certificates of conformity for components for electronic units of automatic control of the PD-8 aircraft engine. The successful operation of the entire aircraft depends on their trouble-free operation.
The electronic components were tested for lightning resistance to the most complex — fourth category. The units were subjected to strong electromagnetic effects simulating a lightning strike on an aircraft. The equipment withstood and fully maintained its operability in emergency conditions, showing resistance to lightning.
Certification contributes to the start of mass production of the PD-8 engine, which is designed for Superjet and Be-200 aircraft.
The electronic controller RED-8 receives and processes signals from engine sensors and controls all its modes — take-off, cruise, landing mode, and so on.
In addition, it provides PD-8 protection during the spin-up of the low-pressure turbine rotor, as well as protects against surge and overheating during start-up. The protection unit BZD-8 protects the power plant from spinning up the high-pressure compressor rotor and the fan.
Both electronic units interact with the engine and aircraft systems via information exchange channels. Fully domestic software was created and certified for their effective operation.
As a reminder, the PD-8 certification was planned for November 2025, but postponed to the first quarter of 2026. Rostec reported that the PD-8 successfully completed the most difficult 150-hour certification test — testing at maximum operating load.