Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation (NYSE:ETN) has
been selected by Embraer to supply four systems on the Legacy 450
mid-light and Legacy 500 mid-size business jets. The packages include
the nose wheel steering system, landing gear control and indication
system, landing gear extension and retraction system, and the hydraulic
system control module. The total package represents $100 million in
revenue over the life of the program.
The key design drivers of the Legacy 450 and Legacy 500 executive jets
are premium comfort, outstanding performance and high reliability. The
Legacy 450 is being designed for a range of 2,300 nautical miles (4,260
km) with four passengers, or 2,200 nautical miles (4,070 km) with eight
passengers, including National Business Aviation Association –
Instrumentation Flight Rules (NBAA IFR) reserves.
The Legacy 500 is being designed for a range of 3,000 nautical miles
(5,560 km) with four passengers, or 2,800 nautical miles (5,190 km) with
eight passengers, including NBAA IFR reserves.
Both the Legacy 450 and the Legacy 500 will have the highest cruising
speeds in their classes (Mach 0.78 and Mach 0.80, respectively),
according to Embraer, with a maximum operating speed of Mach 0.83. Both
aircraft will also feature a reduced time-to-climb to high altitudes and
provide excellent field performance.
In the aerospace industry, Eaton is a leading supplier of hydraulic,
electro-hydraulic pump and generator products and integrated systems;
engine and airframe fuel pumps; electric motors; aircraft door
actuation, flight and flow controls; fluid, fuel and air delivery
products and systems; nose wheel steering systems; integrated control
systems; cockpit controls and displays; power and load management
systems; pressure sensors, seals, and fluid health monitoring products
and systems. Eaton serves commercial and military aviation, aerospace,
military ground systems, marine and off-road markets worldwide.
Eaton Corporation is a diversified power management company with 2007
sales of $13 billion. Eaton is a global technology leader in electrical
systems for power quality, distribution and control; hydraulics
components, systems and services for industrial and mobile equipment;
aerospace fuel, hydraulics and pneumatic systems for commercial and
military use; and truck and automotive drivetrain and powertrain systems
for performance, fuel economy and safety. Eaton has 82,000 employees and
sells products to customers in more than 150 countries. For more
information, visit www.eaton.com.
This news release contains a forward-looking statement concerning the
revenues under the Embraer program. This statement should be used with
caution because it is subject to various risks and uncertainties, some
of which are outside the control of the company. Important factors that
could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by
the forward-looking statement include actual aircraft production levels.
We do not assume any obligation to update this forward-looking statement.
Eaton Corporation
Peter Parsons, 949-253-2116
