AIRBORNE DISPLAYS and CONTROLS



Photo Etch manufactures a full complement of flight-worthy airborne displays and controls for military and commercial aircraft. The manufacturing process for these products is conducted under a strict Total Quality Management (TQM) system and Statistical Process Controls (SPC).

Products are in conformance with SAE AS7788 and MIL-STD-3009 for night vision requirements. The production process also maintains MIL-STD-2000 soldering certification as well as ISO-9001 registration. The quality system is Boeing DI-9000A approved.

NVG compatibility for secure lighting or MIL-STD-3009 includes test verification for NVIS Green A; NVIS Green B; NVIS Yellow; and NVIS Red. Photo Etch has a complete lighting laboratory to ensure chromaticity, luminescence, NVIS compatability, and sunlight readability. Basic test equipment includes:


  • NVG 101A Spot Radiance Image Converter
  • NVG 102 Spot Radiance Image Converter
  • PR-1980C/NVG Pritchard Low-level Spectroradiometer
  • LM-33-50 Hoffman Direct Light Source
  • LM-65-GR Hoffman Diffused Light Source


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    Electrical System Bus Control, 98897-395617-1, NSN 6220-00-195-4655.JPG
    EAPS Assy, LSMP 508473S.JPG
    BoomOperatorInstrumentPanel,KC-135,NSN6220-01-483-6752.jpg
    KY-58 RCU, OCDN3-2012-0319-09.JPG
    BoomOperatorCB Panel,KC-135,507806,NSN6220-01-476-9371FL.jpg
    Landing Gear Assy, F-16 Blk 60 508419S.JPG
    Radar Light Plate,  1142301-001, EL, NVG.JPG
    Misc Control, F-16, 16F88312-7.JPG
    Cabin Smoke Detector, Boeing, 358647,1V8T8-01-26-10-03-7.JPG
    FLCS, F-16, 507713.JPG
    Nose Wheel Steering, C-130, 507792-001.JPG
    EWMU with Caution Stripes.JPG