An electronic controller (200) for an engine (100) and a propeller (120) comprises a first channel (A) and a second channel (B) independent from and redundant to the first channel (A). Each channel (A, B) having a control processor (212, 222) configured to receive first engine and propeller parameters and to output, based on the first engine and propeller parameters, at least one engine control command comprising instructions for controlling an operation of the engine (100) and at least one propeller control command comprising instructions for controlling an operation of the propeller (120). Each channel (A, B) also comprises a protection processor (214, 224) configured to receive second engine and propeller parameters and to output, based on the second engine and propeller parameters, at least one engine protection command comprising instructions for protecting the engine (100) from hazardous conditions and at least one propeller protection command comprising instructions for protecting the propeller (120) from hazardous conditions.
INTEGRAL PROPELLER AND ENGINE CONTROLLER
INTEGRIERTE PROPELLER- UND MOTORSTEUERUNG
ORGANE DE COMMANDE INTÉGRAL D'HÉLICE ET DE MOTEUR
2021-07-21
Patent
Electronic Resource
English