Sizing and control system definition of an intelligent facility for qualification tests and prognostic research activities for electrical landing gear systems

Abstract

Abstract. The evolution towards “more electric” aircrafts has seen a decisive push in the last decade affecting both the propulsion components and the aircraft systems. An interesting and fast-developing application field of electro-mechanical actuators is that of the aeronautical brakes. The E-LISA research project under way within the Clean Sky 2 framework has the objective of developing an innovative iron bird dedicated to executing tests on the landing gear of a small aircraft transport equipped with electro-mechanical landing gear and electrical brake. The paper details the process required to the definition of such iron bird, with a particular focus on the control system.