Method for predicting faults in an aircraft thrust reverser system
AssigneeGE Aviation Systems LLC
InventorsRobert William Horabin, Julia Ann Howard, Daniel James Heath
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Abstract
A method for predicting faults in an aircraft thrust reverser system, the method includes receiving a position signal, determining a variation in the position signal relative to a reference position, predicting a fault in the thrust reverser based on the variation, and providing an indication of the predicted fault.
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A method for predicting faults in an aircraft thrust reverser system having at least one thrust reverser having at least one actuator for moving the thrust reverser between a deployed position and a retracted position, and a position sensor for outputting a position signal providing position data indicative of the position of the thrust reverser, the method comprising:
- receiving a position signal from the position sensor;
- determining a variation in the position signal relative to a reference position;
- predicting a fault in the thrust reverser system based on the variation;
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- providing an indication of the predicted fault.
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