Method and device for controlling the thrust of a multi-engine aircraft
US8359129B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 8, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jan 22, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 30, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64D31/10
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and device control the thrust of a multi-engine aircraft. At least one engine command is determined by a command determining unit, with the determined command commanding each engine that has not failed to deliver a thrust substantially equal to a reduced thrust value. A command application unit is configured to apply the determined command to each aircraft engine that has not failed. The reduced thrust value is determined, by a weight determining device, according to the current weight of the aircraft and according to a reduced thrust value FOEI, which is calculated by a thrust calculation unit.
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