Design and certification of low-cost distributed Control-By-Light aircraft control systems for part 25 aircraft

Brian D. Morrison; Michael N. Robillard

doi:10.1117/12.254218

14 October 1996 Design and certification of low-cost distributed Control-By-Light aircraft control systems for part 25 aircraft

Brian D. Morrison, Michael N. Robillard

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Proceedings Volume 2840, Fly-by-Light III; (1996) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.254218
Event: SPIE's 1996 International Symposium on Optical Science, Engineering, and Instrumentation, 1996, Denver, CO, United States

Abstract

Raytheon has developed and is certifying fault-tolerant low- cost distributed Control-By-Light^TM technology for use in the next generation of Civil, Regional, and General Aviation aircraft. Distributed Control-By-Light^TM holds significant promise when applied to complex sensor/actuator systems such as aircraft controls. CBL^TM systems replace mechanical, hydraulic and electrical controls presently used to monitor, control and display flight, engine, and utility functions, and has substantial weight, cost, safety, and performance advantages over today's mechanical and Fly-By- Wire techniques. This paper describes the system concepts and outlines the formal certification program presently underway.

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Brian D. Morrison and Michael N. Robillard "Design and certification of low-cost distributed Control-By-Light aircraft control systems for part 25 aircraft", Proc. SPIE 2840, Fly-by-Light III, (14 October 1996); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.254218

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