Moog achieves the FIA seal of approval (homologation) for servo valves used in Formula One motor sport

Three control valves from Moog Controls have received homologation (granting of approval) from the FIA for use with the 2008 Standard Engine Control Unit (ECU). <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />.

Three control valves from Moog Controls have received homologation (granting of approval) from the FIA for use with the 2008 Standard Engine Control Unit (ECU).

 

To race in events such as Formula One, a vehicle and its constituent components must be homologated by the FIA (motor sport's world governing body). Therefore, achieving FIA homologation [approval] means that only the components listed can be used in specific Formula One applications.

 

In addition, events administered by other organisations, such as the Motor Sports Association (MSA), the sole motor sport governing body for the United Kingdom, may also restrict the selection of components to those with FIA homologation.

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