Accession Number:

ADA063992

Title:

Advanced Flight Control Actuation System (AFCAS-E/P). Feasibility Investigation of an Electro/Pneumatic Dual Power Driven Concept.

Descriptive Note:

Final rept. Mar 77-May 78,

Corporate Author:

BENDIX CORP TETERBORO N J FLIGHT SYSTEMS DIV

Personal Author(s):

• Feucht,Robert E.
• Presley,Rex W.
• Forman,Philip
• Krehely,Richard

Report Date:

1978-06-01

Pagination or Media Count:

118.0

Abstract:

This is a report of design study on Dual-Mode Dynavector Actuator for use as control-surface actuator on aircraft. Actuator operates on pneumatic power and or electric power. Operation within specifications continues despite loss of either electric or pneumatic power, providing survivability feature for aircraft. Author

Descriptors:

• *FLIGHT CONTROL SYSTEMS
• *PNEUMATIC ACTUATORS
• *AIRCRAFT CONTROL CABLES
• SURVIVAL(GENERAL)
• ELECTRIC POWER
• ACTUATORS
• RELIABILITY(ELECTRONICS)
• DUAL CHANNEL

Subject Categories:

• Aircraft
• Hydraulic and Pneumatic Equipment

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE