A simplex Flight Control Computer (FCC), usable in conjunction with a neighboring FCC, includes an input providing module for receiving sensor, system and neighboring FCC data; a processing unit for executing a command partition and a monitor partition, the processing unit receives the sensor, system data and neighboring FCC data; the monitor partition monitors the neighboring FCC data and provides a monitoring indicative signal to the neighboring FCC, and the command partition generates command signals; a hardware monitoring module provides a validity signal indicating FCC health; an output cutoff module receiving the FCC validity signal and enable signals generated by each monitor partition; the output cutoff module providing an enable signal based on a predetermined enabling strategy; and an enable switch connected with the output cutoff module and the processing unit and providing a received signal from the command partition according to the enable signal.
Simplex flight control computer to be used in a flight control system
20.05.2025
Patent
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
IPC: | B64D Ausrüstung für Flugzeuge , EQUIPMENT FOR FITTING IN OR TO AIRCRAFT |
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