Full Authority Digital Engine Control Unit (FADEC)
What is a FADEC?
The dual-use capable Full Authority Digital Engine Control (FADEC) is a state-of-the-art, computer-controlled system to control all aspects of aircraft engine performance.
It provides full control over engine parameters of gas turbines (turboprop, turbofan, turboshaft) or piston engines, optimizing performance in real-time, enhancing flight safety, reducing pilot workload, and offers precise engine management.
Features
- Redundancy through dual-channel EECs
- Continuous monitoring of parameters such as engine speed, temperature, pressure, and exhaust gas temperature (EGT)
- Fuel flow regulation and throttle control
- Compressor management to prevent airflow stalls
- Turbine backlash control to ensure component longevity
- Automatic engine start and shutdown
- Pilot warnings and interaction with the aircraft system
- Recording of measurement data for diagnostics, maintenance, and preventative measures
Applications
All types of Aircraft engines
- Jet engines
- Turboprop engines
- Piston engines
The FADEC in 3D-View
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Specifications
- Dual-channel (redundant) hardware architecture,
full engine operation even with a single FADEC channel - Easy integration of an autocode-generated, engine-specific control and monitoring software model
- 100+ discrete and analog inputs/outputs
- Sensor inputs: temperature, pressure, flow, G-force, etc.
- Outputs: analog, digital, actuator, injector, etc.
- Bus: RS485, Ethernet, CAN
- Developed according to the civil aviation standards RTCA DO-178C (software) and DO-254 (hardware) with safety level DAL B (Design Assurance Level)
- Certified for environmental conditions according to the civil aviation standard RTCA DO-160G
Application Areas
Operation of all aircraft engines (capable of dual-use)
- Civil aviation: enhancing safety and fuel efficiency in commercial aircraft
- Military aviation: supporting modern fighter jets, transport aircraft, helicopter
Advantages
Automation and increased efficiency
- Enhanced flight safety: automatic error correction and backup systems.
- Pilot support: reduces monitoring tasks through automation.
- Long-term monitoring: facilitates efficient maintenance management through data storage.
- Fuel efficiency: optimizes fuel usage based on atmospheric conditions.
Why choose this product?
Maximum efficiency, safety and precision
In addition to the advantages of a FADEC in flight operations (maximum operational reliability, optimized fuel consumption, reduced pilot stress, etc.), an engine controller from Silver Atena offers advantages even during the development phase.
Thanks to a field-proven modular design, prototypes for initial engine tests can be created within a very short time.
Why Silver Atena?
Many years of aviation experience - Made in Germany.
We handle the entire development process, from prototype to series production, of certifiable control units and support our customers in the engine development process with experience from numerous aviation projects. This enables short delivery times, early testing of the target application, and rapid market launch.