Full Authority Digital Engine Control (FADEC)

FADEC = ECU or EEC + HMU or FMUWith more than 25 years experience, BAE Systems is a world leader in the design, development, and production of FADECs. We’re a preferred supplier to GE and have an installed base of 25,000 engines. We offer comprehensive overhaul programs designed to extend the life of FADECs.

A Rich Heritage

More than 25 years experience designing and certifying FADEC for commercial and military aircraft

An installed base of more than 25,000 engines

FADEC International joint venture with Sagem

FADEC Alliance partnership with GE and Sagem

Benefits

Electronic management of essential power systems for optimized engine performance Efficient engine status monitoring minimizes fleet disruptions

Multi-generation product family approach

Aftermarket service and support with a trusted OEM through our FADEC overhaul program

FADEC Products (click each for details)

FADEC 1

FADEC 2

FADEC 3

CF34 FADEC

LEAP FADEC

FADEC 1

Introduced in 1986, the evolution of our FADEC engine controls began with the development of the FADEC 1 – designed to accommodate multiple Boeing and Airbus commercial platforms.

The FADEC 1 is manufactured and supported by FADEC International, a joint venture between BAE Systems and Sagem.

Engine Models

CF6-80C2 CFM56-5A

CFM56-5B

Aircraft Supported

Boeing 747, 767 McDonnell Douglas MD11

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FADEC 2

Introduced in 1989, our FADEC 2 models were built for both narrow and wide-body aircraft manufactured by Boeing and Airbus.

The FADEC 2 is produced and supported by FADEC International, a joint venture between BAE Systems and Sagem.

Engine Models

GE90-94B CF6-80E2

CFM56-7B

CFM56-5C

Aircraft Supported

Boeing 737, 777 Airbus A330, A340

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FADEC 3

The FADEC 3 was developed to support both commercial and military platforms. The first FADEC 3 was introduced in 2000 but has had additional products developed, in 2008, 2011, and 2012.

The FADEC 3 is manufactured and supported by FADEC International, a joint venture between BAE Systems and Sagem.

Engine Models

GE90-115 CFM56-7B

CF6-80L 1F

GEnx-1B

GEnx-2B

GP7200

Aircraft Supported

Airbus A380 Boeing 737NG, 747-800, 777, 787

Lockheed Martin C5

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CF34 FADEC

Our CF34 FADEC units are installed on regional aircraft manufactured by Bombardier and Embraer. This FADEC is produced and supported by BAE Systems.

Engine Models

CF34-8C CF34-8E

CF34-10E

Aircraft Supported

Bombardier CRJ 700, 900, 1000 Embraer 190, 195

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LEAP FADEC

Coming in 2016 – the newest evolution of the FADEC – the LEAP family of engine controls. These FADECs are being produced for commercial aircraft now in development from Airbus, Boeing, Bombardier, and COMAC.

LEAP FADECs are designed and built by FADEC Alliance – a partnership between GE, BAE Systems, and Sagem.

Engine Models

LEAP-1A

LEAP-1B

LEAP-1C

Passport

Aircraft Supported

Airbus 320neo Boeing 737MAX

Bombardier Global 7000 and 8000

COMAC C919

Flight Controls

With more than 30 years of experience – and an installed base of 15,000 aircraft – we’re a market leader in the design, development, and production of Flight Control Systems (FCS) for commercial aircraft. We were the first to introduce Fly-By-Wire (FBW) in civil applications with the Airbus 310 aircraft.

Our Flight Control Portfolio

Primary Flight Control (Fly-By-Wire "FBW") Secondary/Slats and Flaps (High Lift) Flight Controls and Monitoring

Actuator Control Electronics

Remote Electronics Units

Rudder and Yaw Control

Stabilizer Control and Monitoring

Spoiler Control Electronics and Monitoring

Active Inceptor Systems

Supported Aircraft

Airbus: A320 Boeing: 737, 747, 767, 777, and 747-8 (in production)

Bombardier: CRJ and CSeries

Embraer: Legacy 400/500 and KC-390 (in development)

Mitsubishi: MRJ

Learn more about our Flight Control Products (click each for details)

Primary Flight Control Computers

Active Control Sidesticks

Slat & Flap Electronic Control Unit

Actuator Control Electronics

Remote Electronics Units

Primary Flight Control Computers

We're proud to offer a portfolio of stick-to-surface flight control avionics designed with performance and safety in mind.

Capabilities

The Primary Flight Control Computers (FCC) – sometimes referred to as Primary Flight Control Electronics (FCE) – are located in the aircraft electronic equipment (EE-Bay)

Normally three FCCs are installed on an airplane

The FCC computes and transmits all normal mode primary flight control surface actuator commands (rudder, elevators, ailerons, flaperons, and horizontal stabilizer as well as the multi-functional spoilers and ground spoilers) to control and maintain normal flight for use by the Actuator Control Electronics (ACE)

FCCs are designed to provide full flight functions

The FCC performs pre-flight functions to verify the electronics dispatch integrity as well as ground maintenance functions

Data Interface Capabilities

ARINC gateways Data concentration and distribution

Flight data acquisition

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Active Control Sidesticks

Our Active Control Sidesticks (ACS) – also called Active Inceptor Systems (AIS) – provide pilots with the tactile cues they want, giving them the ultimate in situational awareness and control while flying the aircraft.

Capabilities

Enables the future integration of flight control functions Utilizes position sensing and smart actuation (rather than springs and dampers, as in a

passive stick or inceptor) to change forces felt by the pilot in real time

Force feedback can be used to provide cues, warn of mode engagements or impending flight envelop limits

The associated gradients and stops are fully programmable in real time

The variable feel can also cater for a wide pilot range

Benefits

Ability to link controls across the cockpit so that each pilot can feel the forces and see the displacements generated by each other

Offers significant weight and volume savings over mechanical controls

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Slat & Flap Electronic Control Units

Slat & Flap Electronic Control Units (SFECU) are also referred to as High Lift or Secondary Flight Controls. These units limit take-off and landing speeds by increasing wing high lift.

Capabilities

The SFECU is installed in the equipment bays in the body of the aircraft The SFECU controls the slats and flaps (on the wings) that are utilized during take-

offs and landings

The primary purpose of the slats and flaps is to make the area of the wing bigger, thus enabling the aircraft to fly slower

The slats and flaps do not make the aircraft fly slower, they increase lift which enables the pilot to control the speed

The slats and flaps are extended and retracted, whereas the spoilers are raised and lowered

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Actuator Control Electronics

Actuator Control Electronics (ACE) are part of the flight-critical and essential Fly-By-Wire (FBW) system. Actuators have one purpose – they move something. They may rotate an object, open or close a device, or push a surface up or down, but they always put something into motion.

Capabilities

The Actuator Control Electronics are located in the aircraft electronic equipment bay (EE-Bay)

ACEs either directly control or indirectly control (via Remote Electronics Units) the aircraft’s primary flight-critical surface (rudder, elevators, ailerons, flaperons, and horizontal stabilizers) as well as the multi-functional spoilers and ground spoilers to control and maintain normal flight

The ACEs work in conjunction with the Primary Flight Control Computers (FCCs) to provide all aspects of normal flight control modes and handling qualities

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Remote Electronics Units

Remote Electronics Units (REU) are distributed electronics that reside close to or are mounted on the actuator to provide local control of the actuator. The REU receives commands and processes incoming and outgoing signals for the functions necessary to control the actuators.

Capabilities

Each REU controls two hydraulic actuators and one electro-mechanical channel; in the event of a flight control computer failure, the REUs take over primary control of the aircraft surfaces

The REUs area a dual lane, control-monitor design that ensures integrity of the actuator command

Based on the platform flight control architecture, there are up to 11 REUs per aircraft

REUs weigh approximately four pounds and have been designed for non-pressurized in-wing applications