Alana Depew   ~   1997 thru 2000  (multiple contracts)

Prepared detailed Reliability, FMEA and System Safety Assessment (SSA) reports (see list below) used to achieve airworthiness certification on Boeing and Airbus aircraft. 

• Sample Lot Inspection (SLI) database (Jul '97)

• GEN III Reliability Prediction (Feb '99)

• GEN III SE Reliability Prediction (May '99)

• GEN III SE FTA, FMEA & SSA (May '99)

• GEN IV Reliability Prediction (Dec '99)

• GEN III SE FTA, FMEA & SSA (Mar '00)

Click On thumbnails (below) for sample FMEA & FTA worksheets (from GEN III SE Functional FMEA - May '99). 
 

Standby presents ... Simplified Block Diagram & Circuit Analysis (text), identifies mitigating Factors. Also supports FTA.

Reverse presents ... same as above, except during Reverse operation (mode)

Forward presents ... same as above, except during Forward operation (mode)

FTA presents ... Un-Commanded Seat Actuator Movement (critical hazard)

GEN IV ~ Electronic Comfort Control System (ECCS)
(refer to: http://www.plporter.com/home/ie/index.html)

Aircraft Passengers are demanding more features to improve passenger comfort and convenience. Every airline and seat manufacturer is faced with the problem of how to satisfy their passengers while keeping costs under control.

The P.L. Porter ECCS is the world's leading electronic control system for aircraft passenger seating. This system is an advanced, fully featured electromechanical seat control system designed to provide maximum adjustability for first and business class seating. The ECCS is also a compact, lightweight and easy to operate system that will assure passengers maximum safety and comfort.

Building on the success of previous generations of the ECCS, the GEN IV provides the latest technology at a substantially reduced cost.The GEN IV provides a standard product offering that can be designed to meet your specific application requirements, at a reduced and competitive price.

Importantly, the GEN IV incorporates notebook computer charging capability, auxiliary power outlets, and numerous redundant safety features. The GEN IV meets airline's and airframe manufacturer's requirements for testing, integration, documentation, and safe operation.