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Flight control module with integrated spoiler actuator control electronics

  • US 6,561,463 B1
  • Filed: 07/14/2000
  • Issued: 05/13/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/14/2000
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A module for insertion into an integrated modular avionics unit for use in an airplane comprising:

  • a flight control computer; and

    actuator control electronics coupled to a spoiler;

    wherein said module is inserted into the integrated modular avionics unit and said flight control computer augments control of the airplane, and wherein said actuator control electronics is configured to operate said spoiler in the event of a failure of said flight control computer to provide backup roll control of said airplane.

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