Patent ID: 6755375
Filing Date: 2004-06-29
Classification: B64C,Y02T

Abstract:
An apparatus for controlling an aircraft system having at least one moveable device, the apparatus comprising:a first power system having a first probability of failure; a second power system having a second probability of failure greater than the first probability of failure; a first actuator coupled to the first power system, the first actuator being coupleable to the at least one moveable device of the aircraft system, the first actuator being configured to apply a first force to the at least one moveable device; and a second actuator coupled to the second power system, the second actuator being operatively coupled to the first actuator and the at least one moveable device of the aircraft system, the second actuator being configured to apply a second force to the at least one moveable device, the second force being less than the first force.