Alternating starter use during multi-engine motoring
US11807378B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 25, 2020 |
| Grant date | Nov 7, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 13, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF05D2270/304
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system is provided for alternating starter use during multi-engine motoring in an aircraft. The system includes a first engine starting system of a first engine. A first controller is in communication with a second controller that controls a second engine starting system of a second engine, the first controller being configured to intermittently direct power to the first engine starting system to alternately accelerate and decelerate the first engine during motoring with respect to the second engine.
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