For Immediate Release

Securaplane Technologies successfully completes  all certification 
flight testing of its ST3000 wireless cargo smoke detection/suppression 
control system on Boeing 737-300. 

On September 12, 1998, Securaplane successfully completed all 
certification flight testing (Boeing 737-300) for its wireless cargo 
smoke detection and suppression control system, with the FAA Program 
Manager in attendance. STC planned for mid October, 1998.

The Securaplane ST3000 wireless smoke detection system reduces 
installation time considerably from all wired systems.  It can be 
installed on the aircraft during an overnight (approximately 70-100 man 
hours), reducing aircraft downtime compared to hardwired systems by 50% 
or more. Other advantages include comparative low cost and fast 
replacement of sensor heads or batteries (less than 10 minutes).

The ST3000, as installed on the B-737-300 is over 100 lbs. less than the 
published Boeing Service Bulletin.

Securaplane's wireless fire detection system eliminates single point 
failures associated with wired systems.  This system also allows 
wireless maintenance diagnostics external to the aircraft.  The 
Securaplane system will also provide maintenance with specific component 
status in plain English on an alphanumeric readout.

Wireless smoke detection contracts include Southwest Airlines, UPS, 
Airborne Express, DHL, Emery Worldwide (J.F.A.T. Joint Freighter Airline 
Team) and Sun Country Airlines.

Securaplane is a designer and manufacturer of emergency power systems, 
main aircraft battery chargers, electronic aircraft security systems in 
addition to wireless aircraft smoke detection/reporting equipment. 
Securaplane is based in Tucson, Arizona.

For more information contact Securaplane at:
10800 N. Mavinee Dr., Tucson, AZ 85737
Phone: 520-297-0844   FAX: 520-498-4924

Or look us up on the web at:
www.securplane.com

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