Rockwell Collins extends aviation-grade design assurance and reliability to commercial aviation engine management and propulsion control systems. Rockwell Collins brings reliable, low-cost, dual-channel, DO-178B and DO-160 compliant engine control systems to the general aviation market. Our patented feedback control systems automatically set the correct air/fuel mixture at all operating conditions to achieve optimum fuel efficiency, and provide a higher level of reliability and protection against wear and tear of the engine as well as sophisticated failure detection and mitigation for added safety and reduced pilot workload.

Key Features & Benefits
*Low cost, dual-channel FADEC technology for general aviation
*Optimizes engine and propulsion system performance and fuel efficiency in all operating conditions
DO-178B, DO-160 compliant, proven design processes and aerospace quality performance
*Increases engine reliability and life
*Maintains peak engine performance in all operating conditions
*Wide array of customized or standard functionality, including end-to-end power, torque and fuel use optimization
*Patented, mature technology: proven in the field and demonstrated more than 20% in fuel economy improvements

Specifications

Performance

System diagnostics/failure detection
*Built-in diagnostics
*Power-up Built-In Tests (PBIT)
*Continuous Built-In Tests (CBIT)
*Real-Time Health and Usage Monitoring System (RT-HUMS)
*Condition-Based Maintenance (CBM) interface
*Data logging

Connector options
*Automotive
*Circular MIL/aerospace
*Circular motorsports

Input/output
*Analog interfaces for engine mounted sensors
*Built-in injection and ignition drivers
*Additional I/O available for accessories
*Dual crankshaft/camshaft position sensors
*Sequential or bankfired fuel injection

Functionality (sample)
*Ignition, injection with feedback, closed-loop controllers
*Turbo boost control (waste gate, Variable Turbine Geometry (VTG))
*Knock control
*Dual-channel redundancy with fault/failure detection and accommodation
*Full envelope power and torque/fuel optimization strategies
*Electronic throttle control
*Single-Lever Power Control (SLPC)
*Data logging and maintenance interfaces

Communication
*4 CAN interfaces

Physical Specs
Size: Approx. 230 mm x 150 mm x 46 mm (9? x 6? x 1.8?)
Weight: 1.2 kg (2.6 lb)
Enclosure: Aluminum

Power
Operating voltage, nominal: 9 to 26 VDC

Environmental
Operating voltage, nominal: 9 to 26 VDC