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Automated diagnostic inspection of mechanical controls

US9227738B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 31, 2012
Grant dateJan 5, 2016
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Expiry dateFeb 26, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG05B23/0256
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A system and method to diagnosis an actuator of a flight control system. The system and method includes interfacing a diagnostic computer to the flight control system, commanding movement of an actuator with the diagnostic computer via the flight control system, measuring performance of the actuator via the diagnostic computer, and comparing the measured performance of the actuator with allowable performance values.

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