Fuel System Flashcards
1
Q
FADEC
A
Full Authority Digital Engine Control
2
Q
Where does the power from FADEC come from?
A
An independent source from the engine.
3
Q
What does FADEC include?
A
Engine overspeed and EGT protection.
4
Q
What type of fault tolerance does FADEC have?
A
Single Fault Tolerance
5
Q
What does FADEC consist of?
A
An electronic engine control unit and its peripherals (fuel metering, actuators, electrical wiring, sensors…).
6
Q
The Throttle Lever Angle (TLA) information of a FADEC controlled gas turbine engine is provided
A
To the electronic engine control unit by a direct electrical wiring connection.
7
Q
If there is a single input data failure on a FADEC gas turbine engine:
A
The engine continues to operate normally
