D. Cudley

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• Conference Proceeding: A prototype electrical actuator for aircraft flaps and slats

  J.W. Bennett, B.C. Mecrow, A.G. Jack, D.J. Atkinson, S. Sheldon, B. Cooper, G. Mason, C. Sewell, D. Cudley
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  ABSTRACT: This paper considers the electrical actuation of aircraft wing surfaces, with particular emphasis upon flap systems. It discusses existing electro-hydraulic systems and proposes an electrical alternative, examining the potential system benefits in terms of increased functionality, maintenance and life cycle costs. The paper then progresses to describe a full scale actuation demonstrator of the flap system, including the high speed electrical drive, step down gearbox and flaps. Detailed descriptions are given of the fault tolerant motor, power electronics, control architecture and position sensor systems, along with a range of test results, demonstrating the system in operation
  Electric Machines and Drives, 2005 IEEE International Conference on; 06/2005