The OPTICA SERIES 200 is a distinctive surveillance aircraft known for its unparalleled visibility and quiet operation. The aircraft’s history is characterized by multiple manufacturing changes. FLS Aerospace Lovaux was one of the companies involved in its production lineage. While FLS Aerospace primarily focused on aircraft maintenance and modification services, its involvement in the OPTICA SERIES 200 program ensured the continuation of this unique platform.
A selection of platforms and access solutions is utilized for methodical maintenance around this aircraft. These solutions—including the Reach Deck Platform, Modular Stepover Platforms, Super Trestle Scaffold, Ultraraise, Super Service Stand, Easyraise, Bridge Deck, Cantilever Platform, Aviation Chock and Cone Trolley, Super Maintenance Platform, Fibreglass Platform, A Frame Aviation Platform, and Platform Ladder Warthog—are designed to support access across all critical sections.
These products facilitate detailed servicing for the Nose Section (Radome, Antenna, Nose Avionics, Windshield & Cockpit, Bulkhead), Forward Fuselage (MED, Cargo/Baggage, Lighting Systems, Cabin Access, Environmental Control System (ECS), Forward Wheel Well Access), Landing Gear (NLG and MLG), Middle Fuselage / Wing Box Area (Wing Box, Fuel Tanks, Oil Maintenance, Cabin Interior, Wi-Fi, Emergency Exit), Wing & Engine Pylon (Pylon, Anti-Ice, Engine, Hydraulics, Fuel Tanks/Pumps, Undercowl, Armpit), AFT Fuselage (AFT Bulkhead, AFT Cargo, AFT Cabin Doors, Auxiliary Fuel, Environmental Ducting, Rear Avionics, APU Compartments, Rear Inboard/Outboard), and Tail Section (Empennage) (APU Intake, APU Generator, APU Compressor, APU Exhaust Port, Vertical Stabiliser, Horizontal Stabiliser, Rudder). General Access is also covered for AF-BF maintenance tasks.
