Single lever control in twin turbopropeller aircraft
US10059432B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 15, 2017 |
| Grant date | Aug 28, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 15, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64D31/12
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Herein provided are methods and systems for controlling operation a first propeller of an aircraft, the first propeller associated with a first engine, the aircraft further comprising a second propeller associated with a second engine. A first requested engine power for the first engine is obtained. A second requested engine power for the second engine is obtained. The first propeller is synchronized with the second propeller by setting a first propeller command for the first propeller based on the first and second requested engine power, and the first propeller command is sent for the first propeller.
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