Patent · US Expired

Detection of engine failure in a multi-engine aircraft

US4817046A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 10, 1986
Grant dateMar 28, 1989
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Expiry dateApr 10, 2006

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF05D2270/09
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Primary logic (116-128) for engine failure detection in a multi-engine aircraft is based on thresholds for engine torque (Q), gas generator speed (NG), power turbine inner stage temperature (T5), power turbine speed (NF), throttle setting (PLA), and throttle manipulation (PLADOT). Subroutines for return to dual engine operation (110), backup of the primary logic (200,300) and remaining engine failure (200) are disclosed.

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