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Device and method for assisting in the management of an engine failure on an aircraft

US7996121B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 6, 2008
Grant dateAug 9, 2011
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Expiry dateDec 14, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG08G5/58
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A device and method for assisting in the management of an engine failure on an aircraft: (1) determine, when an engine failure occurs, flight profiles allowing the closest airports to be reached according to flight strategies and (2) present, on a screen, the airports associated with the determined flight profiles and corresponding predictions.

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