Insider Blog “Fly-By-Wire” Flap Actuator System Developed for Light Jet
Posted May 17th, 2007 by adminNASA Tech Briefs INSIDER 05/17/2007
Traditional mechanical flap systems feature flexible metal shafts connected between each of the flap or slat actuators mounted in the aircraft wing, all driven by a central power drive unit. The Embraer system utilizes a brushless DC motor integrated directly within each actuator assembly. System synchronization is accomplished electronically, replacing the flex shafts with electrical wiring.
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