Full Authority Digital Electronic Control (FADEC)

Universal FADEC Vision, Proposed Roadmap and Adaptation by Air Force Research Laboratory

»Rotorway
~ two ignition sensors hooked to main central processing unit, a unique feature in aviation industry
~ complete component redundancy; all systems have a backup
~ secondary control function monitors and backups primary giving it the same capabilities as the primary ECU
~ customer is able to connect the FADEC system on his helicopter to a laptop and modem and then directly to the factory in Arizona
~ from Arizona, RotorWay technicians can diagnose, tune and adjust FADEC and engine functions for a customer located anywhere in the world

Aerosance
FAA certification for PowerLinkTM FADEC in year 2000 and lists the following FADEC benefits:
~ reduced fuel consumption: fuel savings of up to 15% demonstrated in development test programs
~ service and maintenance: data downloads leading directly to real-time engine diagnostics and trend monitoring
~ automotive-like starting: digital electronic controls automatically read engine environment for fast, easy starts
~ operational economy, maximized performance: FADEC sets best economy for normal cruise and climb, best power for takeoff, max power climb, and max cruise
~ moother operation: translates into less airframe vibration

»AgustaWestland A109M
~ A109M features high engine power with FADEC (Full Authority Electronic Control) management

»As With AirVentures Past, Rotorway Will Be At OSH This Year

»ADI


Related terms(s)
»Engine_Control
»ACIS