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Pilot indicator for predicting changes in the speed of rotation of the main rotor of a rotorcraft

US7149646B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 8, 2005
Grant dateDec 12, 2006
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Expiry dateJun 8, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB64C27/04
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The present invention relates to a pilot indicator for a rotorcraft provided with a main rotor and at least one gas turbine engine. The indicator has first and second sensors delivering information relating respectively to a first speed of rotation Nr corresponding to said main rotor, and a second speed of rotation NTL corresponding to the free turbine of said engine. The indicator is also provided with display means provided with a display screen for displaying the first and second present values respectively for the first and second speeds of rotation Nr and NTL. In addition, said processor means determines an estimated value for the first speed of rotation Nr.

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