Certification Issues Regarding Advanced Technology Control Systems in Civil Rotorcraft 871850
Microprocessor technology is allowing functions in aircraft to be implemented to a greater degree by digital process control than by conventional mechanical or electromechanical means. A review of this technology indicates a need for updated certification criteria. A high level of commitment to the technology such as fly-by-wire is completely beyond the scope of existing certification criteria. This paper emphasizes the areas of software validation levels, increased concern with basic power system qualification, and increased environmental concerns for electromagnetic interference and lightning.
Citation: Vaughn, R. and Swihart, J., "Certification Issues Regarding Advanced Technology Control Systems in Civil Rotorcraft," SAE Technical Paper 871850, 1987, https://doi.org/10.4271/871850. Download Citation
Author(s):
Richard L. Vaughn, John D. Swihart
Affiliated:
Federal Aviation Administration
Pages: 8
Event:
Aerospace Technology Conference and Exposition
ISSN:
0148-7191
e-ISSN:
2688-3627
Also in:
Type Certification of New Aircraft Technology-SP-0727
Related Topics:
Production control
Control systems
Certification
Fly-by-wire control systems
Aircraft
Technical review
Lightning
Computer software and hardware
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