A method for validating or invalidating the computed weight of an aircraft, where the computed weight of the aircraft is determined by compiling various weight assumptions added to a known empty weight of the aircraft. The method measures the aircraft center of gravity, determines the percentage of computed weight supported by the combined main landing gear struts and the nose landing gear strut, and using a database such as a look-up table to validate if the percentage of computed weight is determined within a reasonable range to the measured load on the combined main landing gear struts and the nose landing gear strut. Sensors are attached to the landing gear struts, so to measure and monitor aircraft and center of gravity without measuring the aircraft weight.
METHOD FOR VALIDATING AIRCRAFT TAKE-OFF WEIGHT INDEPENDENT OF MEASURING THE AIRCRAFT WEIGHT
2019-02-14
Patent
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
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