A Navy program office recently commended Applied Energy Technology Corp for rapid, high-standard engineering on a fielded aircraft hazard, a credibility signal for a longtime manufacturer of Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA) parts for aerospace pyrotechnic components.
BURTON, Texas, Sept. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Applied Energy Technology Corp (AETC) manufactures PMA parts for aerospace pyrotechnic components used in aircraft safety systems. Its most recent recognition came from the U.S. Navy. The Airborne Electronic Attack Systems Program Office (PMA-234), under NAVAIR, awarded AETC a JP40 for mitigating an unforeseen hazard on the EA-18G Growler in a little over a year, an unprecedented pace.
How Does PMA Certification Apply to Aerospace Pyrotechnic Components?
PMA parts are aftermarket replacement parts that a company like AETC is approved to design and manufacture for certified aircraft. For AETC, that covers cartridge-actuated devices and propellant-actuated devices, the small devices that power aircraft fire extinguishers and escape slides. A cartridge triggers a mechanism, such as rupturing a diaphragm, to release an extinguishing agent when needed.
Commercial airlines, military programs and private aircraft operators turn to AETC's commercial cartridge product line for the highest accuracy, precision and reliability in the category.
How Did a Navy Commendation Validate AETC's Engineering Speed?
The hazard behind the award was tied to Hazards of Electromagnetic Radiation to Ordnance, a risk that can affect aircraft readiness.
Common sources of that interference include:
- Radio and signal sources: Radio waves from nearby transmitters can disrupt sensitive onboard circuitry.
- Personal and onboard electronics: Laptop computers, mobile devices and other nearby electronic devices generate fields engineers must design around.
- Environmental and infrastructure sources: Power lines, weather events, electrostatic discharge and lightning all add interference risk.
AETC's engineers worked with government partners on the EA-18G program, taking the design from concept to a fielded fix in just over a year.
PMA-234, the Navy's Airborne Electronic Attack Systems Program Office, shares no relationship to FAA approval. AETC was publicly credited for quickly solving a critical safety issue on a fielded aircraft. It applies the same discipline to every PMA part it manufactures for aviation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are the answers to common questions about PMA parts manufacturing.
What are PMA parts for aerospace pyrotechnic components?
FAA-approved PMA parts are certified replacement parts for cartridge- and propellant-actuated devices — the small actuation components that power aircraft fire extinguishers, escape slides and related emergency systems.
Where are cartridge-actuated devices used aboard an aircraft?
They are most commonly found in aircraft fire extinguishing systems and emergency escape slides, where a triggered cartridge provides the force needed for rapid, reliable deployment.
About Applied Energy Technology Corp
Applied Energy Technology Corp is an original equipment manufacturer of cartridge-actuated and propellant-actuated devices for aircraft safety systems, serving commercial airlines, military defense programs and private aircraft operators. Over its 40 years in business, it has built itself around reliable, tailored solutions and responsive communication. Its FAA-approved PMA parts manufacturing supports fire-extinguishing and emergency-escape equipment across aviation.
Media Contact
Shane Jones, Applied Energy Technology Corp, 1 (717) 928-0683, [email protected], https://aesquibs.com/
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