Sargent Fletcher is a subsidiary company ofCobham plc. which makesaircraft equipment, includingaerial refueling systems,external fuel tanks, and special purpose pods.
| Industry | Aerospace |
|---|---|
| Predecessor | Fletcher Aviation |
| Founded | 1940 |
| Headquarters | , USA |
Key people | Ron Winkler, VP |
Number of employees | 150 (2010)[1] |
| Website | www.cobham.com |
History
editSargent Fletcher was founded asFletcher Aviation in 1940[2] and bought byCobham in 1994.
According to a 1991 report thecompany submitted to regional air quality officials, thecompany's El Monte chrome-plating plant showed the highest cancer-risk level of any business in theSan Gabriel Valley.[3] It was later closed in 2010.
Customers
editTheKC-130J was supposed to be equipped withFlight Refuelling Ltd's Mk32B-901E hose-and-drogue units, but operational problems meant that theaircraft went into production using equipment from Sargent Fletcher instead.[4]
Aircraft using Sargent Fletcher equipment include:[2]
References
edit- ^BNET Sargent Fletcher Company Profile
- ^ab"Sargent Fletcher Inc".Jane's. Jane's Aircraft Upgrades. November 3, 2008. Archived fromthe original on 2012-09-13.
- ^Sullivan, Deborah (1994-10-27)."Health Effects of Sargent-Fletcher Plant Are Hard to Discern: Chrome-plating factory reported toxic emissions at the highest level in the area. But the company disputes the data, citing smog as a more probable reason for neighbor's breathing ailments".Los Angeles Times.
- ^Navy Expects KC-130J Deliveries Under Revised Refueling Pod Plan Defense Daily, April 11, 2003[dead link]
- ^"FAQ".Omega Aerial Refueling Services.