Aircraft security system
AssigneeBrooks Aviation Services, Inc.
InventorTimothy J. Brooks
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Abstract
The security system provides an aircraft security system capable of protecting both single and multiple engine aircraft. Variations of the present system prevent unauthorized starting of protected aircraft and activate an alarm when engine starting it is attempted. Embodiments of the system draw no power from the aircraft when the security system is armed and in no way interferes with the normal starting or operation of the aircraft when the system is disarmed. Embodiments of the present system can activate an alarm when an aircraft's doors or panels are opened. Embodiments of the present invention can activate an alarm when installed equipment or other devices are tampered with or removed from their housings.
Claims3
An apparatus for securing an aircraft, comprising:
- a first power supply;
- a starter and starter relay for use in starting an engine of the aircraft;
- a main power bus and master switch providing power to the starter relay and starter;
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- switch means for controllably disconnecting the first power supply from the starter relay and starter upon detection of an attempted intrusion while in an armed state.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.