A flight control surface actuation system (10) includes a rotary actuator (12) having an output part configured to rotate about an axis (R-R), a connecting rod (16) for connecting a flight control surface to the rotary actuator, and a connection mechanism connecting a first end (18) of the connecting rod to the output part such that rotation of the output part about the axis causes at least part of the connection rod to rotate about the axis. The connection mechanism comprises a connection structure (22) fixed to the output part and an engagement part (50) mounted for rotation about a longitudinal axis. The engagement part extends through the connecting rod and is fixed to it. A position sensor (30) is arranged to measure the angular displacement of the first end of the connecting rod about the axis. A first part of the position sensor is secured to the connection structure in a fixed position. A second part of the position sensor is rotatably mounted to the first part and is configured to rotate with the engagement part and the connecting rod. The position sensor is configured to measure the relative rotation between the first and second parts of the position sensor.


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    Title :

    FLIGHT CONTROL SURFACE ACTUATION SYSTEM


    Additional title:

    BETÄTIGUNGSSYSTEM FÜR FLUGZEUGSTEUERFLÄCHEN
    SYSTÈME D'ACTIONNEMENT DE SURFACE DE COMMANDE DE VOL


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    Publication date :

    2024-10-02


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    B64C AEROPLANES , Flugzeuge / B64D Ausrüstung für Flugzeuge , EQUIPMENT FOR FITTING IN OR TO AIRCRAFT



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