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CONTINUAL TRANSFERENCE OF FUEL BETWEEN FUEL TANKS AT A RATE COMMENSURATE WITH FUEL BURN DURING CRUISE FLIGHT OPERATION TO MAINTAIN THE AIRCRAFT CENTER OF GRAVITY WITHIN A PRE-SELECTED AFT CENTER OF GRAVITY ENVELOPE

  • US 20100044515A1
  • Filed: 08/25/2008
  • Published: 02/25/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/25/2008
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. On an aircraft, an onboard active center of gravity control system with continuous fuel transference between fuel tanks, comprising:

  • at least one variable flow control element that is fluid-coupled between said fuel tanks, said flow control element capable of providing a variable flow rate of fuel between said fuel tanks; and

    an electronic controller coupled to electronically control said at least one flow control element, said electronic controller dynamically controlling said variable flow rate of fuel transfer between said tanks to optimize aircraft center of gravity.

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