Welcome to TAD Kanpur Division of HAL (Accessories Complex)
Transport Aircraft Division (TAD), Kanpur of HAL specialises in manufacture and overhaul of turbo-prop transport and trainer aircraft. It was established in 1960 to manufacture 44-seater HS-748 aircraft for civil operators and Indian Air Force. Over the years, it has vastly developed its infrastructure and capabilities and undertaken the manufacture of Basant Agriculture Aircraft (HA-31), Ab-Initio Trainer Aircraft (HPT-32), 19-Seater Versatile Do-228 & Hindustan-228 aircraft and a variety of aerospace structural assemblies and components for both domestic as well as international markets. TAD has facilities for repair & overhaul of about 400 types of Rotables/LRUs, fitted on these aircraft.
The current activities of the Division include:
- Manufacture of HAL Do-228 & Hindustan-228 aircraft and structures.
- Repair, Maintenance and Overhaul of HAL Do-228, HS-748, AN-32 aircraft and UAV Engines.
- Repair/Overhaul of Rotables of HS-748, Do-228, Hindustan-228 aircraft and UAVs.
- Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) development for FAR 23 and FAR 25 Category aircraft.
- Manufacturing work packages.
- Design & development and embodiment of modifications for fixed and rotary wing aircraft.
- Design work packages.
- Damage assessment, Development of repair scheme & on-site repair of aircraft.
- Ground training to Technical personnel & Pilots.
TAD Kanpur has a co-located Transport Aircraft Research and Design Centre (TARDC) with capability to undertake various types of design related tasks:
- Design & Development of Special purpose modifications to meet specific needs of the customers.
- Integration of various avionics and mission role equipment.
- Development of repair technology for recovery of damaged aircraft.
- Design and development of aircraft structural assemblies like doors, fuselage sections, wing sections, control surfaces etc.
- Midlife Avionics upgrade.
- Obsolescence management.
- Indigenization
The Research & Design Centre has successfully designed & developed several role modifications and carried out sensors’ integration to cater to the specific needs of the customers.
- 5- Axis CNC Profilers, 3 axes CNC milling machines, Vertical machining Centre, CNC Billet cutting machine etc.
- Turning, Milling, Grinding, Thread Rolling, Broaching, Honing etc.
- Hot Air Autoclave
- Vacuum Forming and Deep Drawing machine
- Rubber press, Brake press, Elastomer press, CNC Pipe bending machine, CNC Routing machine, Horizontal Stretching machine
- Gas, Argon and Spot Welding
- Anodizing, Chrome plating, Copper Nickel plating, CAD Plating, Electro Chemical Milling, Passivation, Controlled temperature painting
- Heat treatment facilities i.e. Annealing, Precipitation, Solution treatment etc.
- Large and spacious hangars for assembly, overhaul, repair and maintenance of Transport aircraft
- Exclusive Paint hangar with dust free and controlled environment.
- Mechanical items like propellers, landing gears, actuators, wheel, brake etc.
- Dedicated Propeller repair & overhaul shop
- Instrument items like flight instruments, fuel quantity and fuel flow system, pressurization system
- Electrical items like alternators, inverters, motors, regulators, control and protection units etc.
- Avionic items pertaining to communication, navigation and intercom systems, weather radar and antenna.
- UAV engine test benches
NDT Facilities
- Constant Potential X- Ray machines
- Vapour Degreaser Plant
- Eddy Current Testing Machines
- Ultrasonic Testing Machines
- Portable Ultrasonic Testing Machines
- Flexible & Rigid Borescope with Video Display
- Magnetic Particle Inspection Equipments
- Dye Penetrant Inspection facility
- Demagnetization Facility
- Hot Air Drier
- Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing Machine
Chemical Testing Facilities
- Direct Reading Optical Emission Spectrometer
- Differential Scanning Calorimeter (DSC) for checking composite material.
- Micro-Biological Test for ATF.
- Particle counting machine for checking contamination of Hydraulic Oil and ATF.
- Copper test facility for fuel.
- Salt Spray testing facility
- Bath analysis of plating solutions (wet analysis)
- Hot and Cold Chamber
- Automatic Titration Machines
- Electronic Weighing Balances
- Muffle Furnaces and Ovens
- Incubator for MBT
Mechanical Testing Facilities
- Universal Hardness Tester
- Inverted Metallurgical Microscope
- Rockwell Hardness Testers
- Torque Calibrators
- Universal Testing Machine
- Digital Spring Testing Machine
- Digital Torsional Spring Testing Machine
- Micro Polishing Testing Facility
Metrology
- Video based Dimension measurement system
- Profile Projector
- Part Identification equipment for Final Inspection
- Surface coating thickness measuring equipment
- 3 Co-ordinate measuring machine
- Electronic Comparator
- 2-D Height Gauge
- Surface Roughness Tester
- Micro-optic Autocollimator
- Layer thickness measuring instrument
- Conductivity Measuring instrument
Award of Excellence at Aero-MRO 2023HAL Kanpur was conferred with Award of Excellence at the event for “First type Certificate for fixed Wing platform by DGCA for Hindustan-228 aircraft” during Aero-MRO 2023 held at Hotel Lalit, New Delhi on 21-22 Nov, 2023.
Transport Aircraft Division, Kanpur awarded “Third Place” in recognition of outstanding contribution towards skill development initiatives and “ABHYUDAYA AWARDS (2022-23) CATEGORY B”) in recognition and appreciation of his outstanding contribution towards implementation of MISSION ABHYUDAYA.
Transport Aircraft Division, Kanpur awarded “Second Place” in recognition of outstanding contribution towards implementation of Prakshalan projects during HAL-AASSC Skill Conclave-2022 held at HMA Auditorium, Bengaluru on 20th Apr’22.
Par Excellence Award & Excellence Award at 23rd All India Creativity Summit organized by INSSAN, North India Chapter, New DelhiTAD Kanpur conferred with ‘Par Excellence Award’ for the presentation of NDT and IT case studies and ‘Excellence Award’ for design case study during 23rd All India Creativity Summit organized by Indian National Suggestion Schemes Association (INSSAN), North India Chapter, New Delhi at SCOPE Convention Centre, on 8th July’ 2022.
Aviation Innovation Award at Wings India 2022Federation of Industrial Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) conferred the Aviation Innovation Award to HAL in the aircraft manufacturing category. The Award was conferred by Hon’ble Minister of Civil Aviation, Govt. of India, Shri Jyotiraditya Scindia and was received by Shri Sajal Prakash, CEO(Accessories Complex) in presence other Senior MoCA and HAL Officials.
HAL bagged the Engineering Export Promotion Council (EEPC)’s ‘Star Performer’ award for the year 2018-19 for defence related products under large enterprises category amongst public and private sector companies in India. Shri Sajal Prakash, CEO (Accessories Complex) along with Shri Apurba Roy, GM (TAD) received the award from Dr. Srikar K. Reddy, Joint Secretary, Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India in New Delhi on April 13, 2022. Shri Mahesh Desai, Chairman, EEPC India, several industry and trade representatives were present at the award presentation ceremony organized by EEPC India.
Accreditations and Certifications
The 19 seater HAL Do-228 aircraft is a highly versatile multi-purpose light transport aircraft. It has been developed specifically to meet the manifold requirements of utility and commuter transport, third level services and air-taxi operations, coast guard duties and maritime surveillance.
Features
Functional versatility with low operating cost, High endurance time and low loitering speed makes HAL Do-228 adaptable for a wide variety of roles including Commuter, Air Taxi, Utility, Corporate, Aircrew Training, Maritime Surveillance, Search & Rescue and for Observation & Communication duties.
The Garrett TPE-331-5-252D Engines, Landing Gears and many of the instruments and avionics of the HAL Do-228 aircraft are also manufactured in-house at different divisions of HAL.
This highly fuel-efficient, rugged, reliable, twin turbo-prop aircraft combines well proven features with advanced technologies in design and production and has been developed specifically to meet the manifold requirement of a variety of roles for various military, para-military and civil operators.
New Aerodynamic profile and special wing shape in Do-228 ensures improvement of lift
/ drag ratio compared to conventional wing design and has reduced induced drag, lower structural weight and high structural strength. These improvements result in excellent take-off, climb, cruise and landing characteristics.
Full-fledged facilities for repair, maintenance and overhaul of this aircraft, its engines and a large number of rotables are available within HAL, enabling it to provide single- source product support for the complete aircraft.
HAL has established a large customer base for HAL Do-228 and has been supporting Regional Air Services, Defence Forces – Coast Guard, Navy, Air Force and other customers on regular basis. Through continuous modernization / Updation programs, HAL has developed the capability to provide tailor-made solutions to customer’s requirement.
Technical Specification
| External Dimensions | Baggage Compartments |
|---|---|
| Wing span:16.97 m | Volume(m3)(Front): 0.89 |
| Overall length:16.56 m | Volume(m3)(AFT): 2.60 |
| Overall height:4.86 m | Max load (kg)(Front):120 |
| Max load (kg)(AFT): 210 | |
| Cabin | Power Plant |
| Pax seats: 17/19 | Engine Model: TPE 331-5-252D/TPE-331-10 |
| Length: 7.08 m | Take-off power: 2 x 715 SHP flat rated to ISA+18oC for TPE 331-5-252D and ISA+270C for TPE-331-10 Aero Engine |
| Width: 1.35 m | Propeller type: Hartzell four-bladed Metallic/Five Bladed Composite Propeller |
| Height: 1.55 m | Propeller diameter: 2.69 m |
| Cargo door: 1.60m x 1.34 m | Fuel capacity: 2850 ltrs (2250 kg) |
| Passenger door: 1.34m x 0.64 m |
Roles
- Maritime Surveillance
- Pollution Prevention
- Troop Transport
- Aerial Survey
- Search and Rescue
- Commuter Transport
- Calibration of airport NAV-COM Aids
- Remote Sensing Applications
- Causality Evacuation
- Executive Transport
- Cargo & Logistics Support
- Mobile Intensive Care Unit
Maritime Surveillance Version
The HAL Do-228 is ideally suited for Maritime Surveillance and Patrol roles. Typical surveillance tasks performed by HAL Do-228 include :-
- Patrolling of Exclusive Economic Zone
- Patrolling land borders/ coastal areas
- Search & Rescue
- Pollution detection and control
- Surveillance of fishery activities
- High fuel capacity
- Ability to operate from short-semi prepared air fields.
- Four wing hard points with capacity up-to 1030 Kgs.
- Ample cabin space for mounting of sensors.
- Unobstructed Radar coverage
- Outstanding performance in flying at low altitude
- Open architecture for easier upgradation and modifications.
- High Endurance time (7 to 8 hrs)
Mission specific equipment include
- 360° Surveillance Radar
- Side Looking Airborne Radar (SLAR)
- Forward looking Infra Red (FLIR)
- Electronic Surveillance Measures System (ESM)
- Mission Management System
- DATA Link
- Microwave Radiometer
- Handheld Annotating Camera
- IR/UV Line Scanner
- Pollution Control Pods
- Two wing mounted Gun Pods each housing two guns
- Optical Sight for guns
- Loud Hailer
- Search light
- Tactical Data Management System
- Bubble windows
- Life rafts
- Flight Openable Roller Door
Utility Transport
got unique advantage of Short Take Off & Landing (STOL) capability, high fuel & payload capacity, low maintenance cost, economical fuel consumption, high cruising speed in its class. There exists in-house competence in modification, up-gradation and customization of the Aircraft along with competence in technical consultancy and support, capability for imparting Flight conversion and Maintenance training and experience in Technical publication & Field service within the Division. HAL Do-228 is an ideal commuter aircraft for application on regional routes.- Multiple seating layouts
- Toilet compartment
- Galley with hot and cold jugs
- Quick convertibility
- Comfortable AC cabin
VIP / Executive Transport
HAL Do-228 VIP/ Executive Transport offers a range of custom designed interiors for VIP/ Executives’ comfort coupled with well proven characteristics like long range, high speed, low maintenance, rugged and reliable structure. A wide choice of layouts and furnishing in wood and fabric is combined with functional lavatory, hot meals galley and wardrobe can be offered.
Important features that could be offered on Hindustan-228 aircraft specific to VIP / Executive Transport version
- 2 luxury and upto 11 deluxe seats
- Working table for VIPs
- Ward robe
- Large galley with refrigerator and food warmer
- Flushing toilet with wash basin facility
- Additional sound proofing
Export
It includes:
- Mid-life upgrade of Do-228 & HS-748 aircraft
- Avionics upgrade of IL-76/IL-78 aircraft which include following:
- Fitment of Glass Cockpit
- Dual AHRS & ADC
- Weather Radar, Dual V/UHF Comm
- DME, Dual NAV
- TCAS, FDR, CVR
- Avionics and Mission sensors upgrade of Seaking Helicopter which include following:
- Glass Cockpit
- Dual AHRS & ADC
- Weather Radar, Dual V/UHF Comm
- RAM, IFF
- SAR Homer, ADF
- HF System, Digital Intercom (DVCS)
- Integration of customer specific avionics on HS-748, Do-228 and AN-32 aircraft
- Integration of Maritime Surveillance Radar on Do-228 aircraft
- Integration of Search Light Pod, Gun Pod and IR/UV Scanner, other role specific equipment on Do-228 aircraft
- Modification on Do-228 Aircraft for high altitude operation & Para dropping / Para jumping
- HS-748 medium capacity aircraft
- Do-228 light transport aircraft
- Servicing of AN-32
- Depot level maintenance of Un-manned Aerial Vehicles
HS-748 MRO Hangar
Exclusive Paint hangar with dust-free and controlled environment can accommodate aircraft up to 50 seater capacity. Expertise is available for various types of aircraft painting systems like Poly-urethane, Epoxy, Cellulose, etc. Full range of facilities for testing of paint, paint thickness.
Division has extensive facilities for repair & overhaul of Rotables/ LRUs of HS-748, Do-228, Hindustan-228 aircraft and UAV engines. It has rich experience of overhauling rotables with competent and qualified workforce to meet the exacting requirement of the Aviation industry. Shops are built to clean room specifications and equipped with the complete range of Test Equipment. Range of rotables which can be overhauled and repaired include the following:
- Rotables/LRUs of Mechanical system like propellers, landing gears, actuators, wheel-brake assembly, hydraulics, fuel and de-icing systems and accessories
- Instrument items like flight instruments, fuel quantity and fuel flow system, pressurization system instruments, Autopilot and all types of pressure switches and gauges
- Electrical items like alternators, invertors, motors, regulators, control and protection units, booster pumps, actuators, fans, batteries and voltage regulators
- Avionic items pertaining to communication, navigation, and intercom systems, weather radar and antenna.
General Manager
Transport Aircraft Division
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
P.O.Chakeri, Kanpur 208 008
India
Telephone: +91 – 512 – 2402774 (Direct)
+91 – 512 – 2451749-58 (Exchange No.) Extension: 4300
Fax: +91 – 512 – 2450085
Email: gm[dot]knp[at]hal-india[dot]co[dot]in