Patent ID: 8441375
Filing Date: 2013-05-14
Classification: B64F,G01R

Abstract:
1. A method for verifying at least one flight management means and the wiring connected thereto, the method comprising the steps of: disposing a switch means in a power indicator line connected to a first flight management means, wherein the power indicator line provides a signal indicative of a condition of a power supply; modifying the signal on the power indicator line by actuating the switch means; and verifying the response of the flight management means; wherein the step of disposing a switch means in a power indicator line includes disposing a switch means in a plurality of power indicator lines and/or a plurality of switch means in a plurality of power indicator lines connected to a plurality of flight management means, and the step of modifying the signal in the power indicator line includes the step of modifying a plurality of signals in a plurality of power indicator lines; and wherein the flight management means is adapted to output a warning, disable an aircraft means and/or inhibit the activation thereof, in response to a power condition of at least one power supply in an aircraft.