Flight test and certification plans for low-cost distributedcontrol-by-light systems

摘要

Raytheon has developed and is certifying fault-tolerant low-costndistributed Control-By-Light technology for use in the next generationnof civil, regional, and general aviation aircraft. Distributedncontrol-by-light holds significant promise when applied to complexnsensor/actuator systems such as aircraft controls. The CBL systemnreplaces mechanical, hydraulic and electrical controls presently used tonmonitor, control and display flight, engine, and utility functions, andnhas substantial weight, cost, safety, and performance advantages overntoday's mechanical and fly-by-wire techniques. This paper describes thensystem concepts, configuration, and flight test program conducted withnRaytheon Aircraft Company, and outlines the formal certification programnnow underway