An engine for an aircraft is presented comprising a rotor, an electric motor actuating the rotation of the rotor and an ECU controlling the electric motor, wherein the rotation of the rotor provides a main flow of air causing the thrust of the engine and wherein the ECU is located within the volume defined by the main flow. The engine comprises one or more hollow pylons that house at least part of or all the cabling of the ECU. The one or more hollow pylons connect the hub of the engine with the fan casing area of the engine.
AIRCRAFT ENGINE
FLUGZEUGTRIEBWERK
MOTEUR D'AÉRONEF
2023-08-16
Patent
Electronic Resource
English
IPC: | B64D Ausrüstung für Flugzeuge , EQUIPMENT FOR FITTING IN OR TO AIRCRAFT |