Test Systems
At TAAC Aerospace Technologies, we possess extensive knowledge and experience in the field of test systems. One of the most sophisticated aviation test platforms ever developed in Türkiye — the Iron Bird Test Systems, entirely engineered by TAAC — provides a fully equipped test environment that enables verification of critical aircraft systems under simulated real-flight conditions.
The pre-flight tests of HÜRJET, Türkiye’s first indigenously developed jet trainer and light attack aircraft, were successfully conducted using the Iron Bird Test Systems developed by TAAC engineers.
Test Rigs
TAAC designs advanced test platforms for the qualification, integration, and durability testing of critical aerospace components — from flight control systems to landing gear — providing reliable and customized solutions that support certification processes.
Turnkey Test Center Development
From Requirements to Commissioning — We Deliver Complete Test Infrastructure Solutions
- Requirement Definition
- Infrastructure Provisioning
- Facility-Level Planning
- Custom Test Rig Development
Avionics HIL & SIL Test Rig Development
Test Systems Aligned with EASA Certification Standards & DO-178C / DO-254 Compliance
Key Capabilities:
- Closed-loop simulation with real-time I/O and deterministic control
- Emulation of aircraft sensors, interfaces (ARINC 429, CAN, MIL-STD-1553, AFDX),
- Electrical environment simulation
- Fault injection, load conditions, and failure mode testing
- Interface conditioning for real-world stimuli
- Signal fidelity control and bit-level validation
- Configurable environments for Flight Control, Display Systems, FCCs, and FMSs
Component Level Test Rigs
We design and manufacture structural test rigs that enable the qualification, fatigue, and damage tolerance testing of Flight Control Systems (FCS) and Landing Gear (LG) in compliance with EASA CS-23 / CS-25 regulations. Our solutions support both static and dynamic load testing for full system certification and lifetime assessment.
- Regulatory-Aligned Structural Testing
- Fatigue and Endurance Test Rigs
- Fuel Test Rigs
- Hydraulic Test Rigs
Conditioning Chambers
TAAC enhances test and qualification processes with high precision and flexibility through its conditioning chambers, developed to verify the reliability of aircraft equipment under harsh environmental conditions.
Environmental Conditioning Unit
We develop and produce custom environmental test chambers, enabling the qualification and verification of aircraft equipment under controlled thermal and environmental conditions.
Our Temperature Test Chamber, as part of the Transportable Environmental Test System (TETS)
- Aircraft Equipment Qualification Range –55 °C and +85 °C
- Controlled Temperature Change Rate.
- Fully compliant with MIL-STD-810
- Real-Time Monitoring & Control. Live display of chamber temperature, alarm status, and system diagnostics
Oil Conditioning Unit (OCU)
Oil Conditioning Unit (OCU) is a portable oil filtering, heating, and cooling system developed for aircraft actuator testing applications. Designed to operate with Military Standard compliant hydraulic oil, the unit ensures that test conditions meet strict military and aerospace requirements.
- Wide Temperature Conditioning Rang (-40 °C and +110 °C)
- Integrated Pressure Control
- Flow Rate Regulation
- Local & Remote Operation
- Smart Temperature Adjustment
Ground Support Equipment
TAAC Aerospace Technologies designs and manufactures high-performance, reliable Ground Support Equipment (GSE) tailored to meet the maintenance and testing needs of both civil and military aircraft platforms.
Hydraulic Ground Support System
- Compact and Mobile Design.
- Dual-Pressure Operation
- Advanced Pressure and Flow Control
- Aircraft System Simulation
- Hydraulic Reservoir Filling and Pressurization
- Hydraulic Fluid Replacement & In-Line Filtration
- Enhanced Filtration Systems
- Data Acquisition and Reporting.
- Ruggedized for Harsh Environments
Electrical Ground Support System
- Compact & Mobile Design
- Configurable Power Output
- MIL-STD-704 Compliance
- Advanced Voltage & Frequency Control.
- System Simulation Capabilities
- In-Line Electrical Filtration & Surge Protection
- Data Acquisition & Monitoring
- Seamless Integration & Maintenance
Iron Bird Test Systems
Iron Bird Test Systems are full-scale ground-based test platforms designed to validate and verify aircraft critical systems and their integration to each other in a controlled, repeatable environment. Known for their non-flying nature, these systems simulate real-world flight and ground conditions to ensure critical system, subsystem performance and integration before the first flight.
Core Capabilities
- System Verification and Integration Testing
- Advanced Simulation
- Real-Time Monitoring
- Customizable Test Tools
- Accelerated Development and Risk Mitigation
How Iron Bird Works?
Iron Bird platforms consist of major working components installed in their relative locations found on the actual aircraft, often constructed on a skeletal framework. With components exposed, they allow easy access for analysis and validation. Pilots “fly” the Iron Bird using computer simulations or cockpit simulator enabling comprehensive evaluations under various conditions.
Detailed Test Programs
The Iron Bird Test System supports a wide array of tests to validate individual components and integrated systems:
- Hydraulic Power System Tests
- Flight Control System Testing
- Landing Gear and Utility Systems
