Automated Build Assistance with SA’s ATLLS

Motivation Metrology Solution

• Thousands of items to locate on Small Aircraft 
  • Interior Markings (stencils, decals, & labels)
  • Systems attach points (wiring harness, hydraulic tubing, & hoses)
• Each item presents a chance for positional and/or location errors
  • Errors manifest themselves as rework & repair
  • Hundreds of thousands of dollars in unnecessary cost
• Engineering Requirements often difficult to generate accurately, more difficult to read and interpret on the shop floor

ATLLS Provides Solution

• Removes difficulty in generating engineering requirements for interior markings and systems attach points.
  • CAD controlled engineering requirements
• Provides shop floor mechanic with easy to understand, precise visual aid
• Allows for rapid & accurate QC checks to ensure zero rework/repair
• Easy to understand and control User Interface
  • Reduced skill set needed for system operation
  • Remote interface via wireless PDA for in-aircraft system control
  • User is presented with only the data needed to get the job done

ATLLS Results

• Improved accuracy
• Reduced rework & repair
• Easier to produce and interpret Engineering Requirements
• True cost savings