The EMAS flight test project successfully demonstrated, for the first time, the electrical actuation of a primary flight control surface in flight. This test was a major step toward the realization of the All-Electric Airplane (AEA) concept. An electric actuator was installed in a modified C-141A aircraft to power the left aileron. Testing included ground and flight trials to ensure unchanged control system damping. Aircraft roll performance tests included maximum effort rolls, degraded system rolls, and autopilot rolls. Sideslip and trim test points were also performed. It was verified that EMAS performance was similar to the normal hydraulic actuator. Results include lessons on aircraft modification, general system characteristics, maintenance factors, and compatibility with other aircraft systems that may influence future installations.
Advanced Electromechanical Actuation System (EMAS), Flight Test
1986
139 pages
Report
No indication
English
Avionics , Aircraft , Electromechanical devices , Actuators , Actuation , Ailerons , Control systems , Damping , Transport aircraft , Aircraft equipment , Electrical properties , Flight control systems , Flight testing , Maintenance , Modification , Performance tests , Roll , Sideslip , Test and evaluation , EMAS(Electromechanical Actuation System) , Electromechanical actuators , C-141 aircraft
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