Jihostroj
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The JIHOSTROJ a.s., based in Velesin
Velešín
Velešín is a town in the South Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has around 4,000 inhabitants.Villages Bor, Holkov, Chodeč and Skřidla are administrative parts of Velešín.-External links:*...

, Czech Republic
Czech Republic
The Czech Republic is a landlocked country in Central Europe. The country is bordered by Poland to the northeast, Slovakia to the east, Austria to the south, and Germany to the west and northwest....

, is a company that manufactures hydraulic and aircraft fuel pumps, as well as other components for automotive and aircraft industry. Particularly the FCU, Propeller governor and main fuel pump for Walter M601 turboprop engines.

Between World Wars

The company was founded by Jan Hans, in 1919 to produce electrotechnical equipment.

From 1936 the company started the manufacture in area of aircraft industry.

World War II

During World War II Jihostroj was forced to produce for German war aircraft industry.

after World War II

The Jihostroj plant survived the war intact and in 1946 the company was nationalized
Nationalization
Nationalisation, also spelled nationalization, is the process of taking an industry or assets into government ownership by a national government or state. Nationalization usually refers to private assets, but may also mean assets owned by lower levels of government, such as municipalities, being...

 and joined with PAL n.e. In 1952 was the National enterprise Jikov included into Motorlet n.e. at Prague.

In 1953 was JIKOV separated again and a new subject was created called JIHOceske STROJirny - JIHOSTROJ with the main production program, oriented to aerospace industry.

after Velvet Revolution in 1989

In 1992, the company was privatised
Privatization
Privatization is the incidence or process of transferring ownership of a business, enterprise, agency or public service from the public sector to the private sector or to private non-profit organizations...

 into joint stock company JIHOSTROJ a.s.. The main reorganization was completed in 1995. The company was divided into two basic division - Aerospace Division, and Hydraulic Division. The orientation of the company was directed towards high quality and effectiveness.

Current situation

List of current products applications made by Aerospace Division of Jihostroj a.s.:

Turboprop engine M601 GE Aviation Czech (Walter)

One of main current Jihostroj Aerospace Division products are devices equipping turboprop engine M601 Walter. E.g. Fuel control unit LUN 6590, Main fuel pump LUN 6290 and propeller governor
Propeller governor
A propeller governor senses the speed of an aircraft engine and changes the propeller blade angle to maintain a selected RPM regardless of the operational conditions of the aircraft.- History :...

 LUN 7816.

APU Saphire

For APU of type line Saphire Jihostroj a.s. supplies:
Fuel Pump
Oil Pump
Fuel Distributor
Oil Distributor
This APU is used in various modifications on the following aircraft Aero L-39, Aero L-159
Aero L-159 Alca
|-See also:-References:* Jackson, Paul. Jane's All The World's Aircraft 2003–2004. Coulsdon, UK:Jane's Information Group, 2003. ISBN 0-7106-2537-5.-External links:* * * * *...

, K-8
Hongdu JL-8
The Hongdu JL-8 is a two-seat intermediate jet trainer and light attack aircraft designed in the People's Republic of China by China Nanchang Aircraft Manufacturing Corporation. The primary contractor for this plane is the Hongdu Aviation Industry Corporation...

,
L15, Helicopter Mi17
Mil Mi-17
The Mil Mi-17 is a Russian helicopter currently in production at two factories in Kazan and Ulan-Ude...

.

Propeller Governors

All kinds of aircraft with piston engine and constant speed propeller. RVs
Van's Aircraft
Van's Aircraft is an American kit aircraft manufacturer, founded by Richard "Van" VanGrunsven in 1973.Van's RV series of aircraft, from the single seat RV-3 to the latest RV-12, are all-aluminum, low-wing monoplanes of monocoque construction...

, Extra 300, Pitts
Pitts Special
The Pitts Special is a series of light aerobatic biplane designed by Curtis Pitts. It has accumulated many competition wins since its first flight in 1944...

, Sukhoi Su-31
Sukhoi Su-31
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, and others. Complete list, see in External links.

Break cylinder subassemblies

For military training aircraft Pilatus PC-21
Pilatus PC-21
|-See also:-External links:*http://www.pilatus-aircraft.com*http://www.airforce-technology.com/projects/pc_21**...

 for single engine turboprop passenger and cargo aircraft Pilatus PC-12
Pilatus PC-12
The Pilatus PC-12 is a single-engine turboprop passenger and cargo aircraft manufactured by Pilatus Aircraft of Switzerland. The main market for the aircraft is corporate transport and regional airliner operators.-Design and development:...

, as well as helicopter Sikorsky S-76
Sikorsky S-76
The Sikorsky S-76 is an American medium-size commercial utility helicopter. The S-76 is powered by two turboshaft engines, which drive both the main and tail rotors, each with four blades...

 a businessjet Eclipse 500
Eclipse 500
The Eclipse 500 is a small six-seat business jet aircraft manufactured by Eclipse Aviation.Eclipse 500 became the first of a new class of Very Light Jet when it was delivered in late 2006...

 Jihostroj supplies Break cylinder subassemblies.

Others

Jihostroj also supplies assemblies and parts for:
Engine RR Trent 800, 1000
Rolls-Royce Trent
Rolls-Royce Trent is the name given to a family of high bypass turbofan aircraft engines manufactured by Rolls-Royce plc. All are developments of the RB211 with thrust ratings of . Versions of the Trent are in service on the Airbus A330, A340, A380, Boeing 777, and 787, and variants are in...

, Cessna 550, and others

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