Autothrottle control system on turbopropeller-powered aircraft
US11377223B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 29, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jul 5, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 22, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF05D2270/12
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Herein provided are methods and systems for a method for controlling autothrottle of an engine. A digital power request is obtained from an autothrottle controller, the digital power request based on an autothrottle input to the autothrottle controller. A manual input mode for the engine is terminated, the manual input mode based on a second power request obtained from a manual input associated with the engine. An autothrottle mode for the engine is engaged to control the engine based on the digital power request.
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