Process and device for the control of the rudder of an aircraft
US5791596A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 5, 1996 |
| Grant date | Aug 11, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 5, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T50/40
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A device for controlling a rudder of an aircraft has at least two servo-systems each including at least one electric control input. At least one of the servo-systems is a mixed servo-system that also has a mechanical control input. When an engine fault occurs, an electric control system causes at least two of the servo-systems to simultaneously operate the rudder. When the electric control system is not operational due to an electric fault, the mixed servo-system operates the rudder based on control signals from the mechanical control input.
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