Method and system for taxiing an aircraft
US7802757B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 9, 2005 |
| Grant date | Sep 28, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 4, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF05D2220/76
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The system is used for taxiing an aircraft and comprises at least one multi-spool gas turbine engine, the engine having an electrical motor in a torque-driving engagement with a low pressure spool of the engine. The low pressure spool has a propulsor connected thereon to generate thrust when rotated. A controller is connected to the electrical motor and an electrical power source to control an amount of electrical power provided from the power source to the electrical motor so as to drive the propulsor and cause at least a major portion of the thrust to be generated by the propulsor for moving the aircraft during taxiing.
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