Aerospace

Adapting to the nuances of each arena it has chosen to pursue is the key to the Company's success. The aerospace market is very dynamic, with multiple issues that drive change within its commerce activities. This market continues growing on a global scale.

The commercial aerospace market is faced with significant competition, which leads to severe pressures to keep costs under control. These pressures are felt throughout the supply chain, and have led airline manufacturers to seek relief through their vendors. The increasing pressure on OEMs to deliver has led to innovations resulting in safer and more cost efficient aircraft.

As the ongoing trend toward globalization and outsourcing continue to change the landscape of the aerospace market, Sparton's resources offer customers a global and efficient solution with the goal of high quality and delivery assurance.

Sparton's aerospace sales include electronic manufacturing and design engineering services to both commercial and military customers. A number of the components found on an airplane may have been assembled by Sparton.

Sparton assemblies are used in a variety of airline applications and include:
  • Auto pilots
  • Multifunction displays
  • Weather radars
  • GPS receivers
  • Enhanced ground proximity warning systems
  • Engine controllers
  • Cabin pressure controllers
  • Flight control computers
  • Flight management systems
  • VHF radios
  • Transponders
  • Flight data recorders
  • Control surface servos

Not unlike other venues of competition, the aerospace market is subject to regulatory compliance. Any commercial aerospace product produced must meet applicable FAA regulations. To meet these standards requires highly reliable workmanship levels, stringent process controls, and traceability requirements.

For Sparton to be successful, it must meet the standards set by the FAA. In order to meet the requirements supporting these high standards, Sparton received AS9100 Aerospace Quality standard registration at four facilities: Brooksville, Florida; Jackson, Michigan; London, Ontario, Canada; and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.