METHOD FOR DETECTING MALFUNCTIONAL STATES OF SENSORS THAT MEASURE THE AMOUNT OF FUEL IN THE TANKS OF AN AIRCRAFT

DE602023015351T2Active Publication Date: 2026-04-15LEONARDO SPA
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Authority / Receiving Office
DE · DE
Patent Type
Patents
Current Assignee / Owner
LEONARDO SPA
Filing Date
2023-05-04
Publication Date
2026-04-15

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing methods for identifying sensor malfunctions in aircraft fuel tanks are time-consuming and expensive, requiring tanks to be emptied and filled completely, and cannot be performed during flight.

Method used

A method involving an electronic control device that verifies sensor functionality during flight by monitoring fuel level signals, calculating gradients, and comparing consistency among sensors to detect malfunctions, regardless of fuel levels.

Benefits of technology

Enables efficient identification of sensor malfunctions during flight, reducing maintenance time and costs by ensuring sensor reliability without the need for full tank conditions.

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