Common questions

Where are aero engine controls located in the UK?

Where are aero engine controls located in the UK?

Locations Birmingham, UK Aero Engine Controls has one combined manufacturing and engineering site in Birmingham, and employs ~1100 employees. Derby, UK This is a systems and software engineering site and employs ~300 engineers. Belfast, UK This is a software engineering centre.

Why is aero engine controls in Indianapolis Indiana?

This allows Aero Engine Controls to participate in large classified US defence contracts, which it would otherwise be unable to do for reasons of national security. The Indianapolis branch is expanding rapidly and is able to work alongside the existing Rolls-Royce manufacturing plant in the city.

What should I know about aircraft engine control?

Discuss issues that drive the design of an engine control system including certification requirements, cost, despatchability and environment. Describe the concepts behind modern engine control and specifically FADEC, highlighting interface issues with major components that are covered in detail throughout the course.

What kind of engine control software does aero engines use?

The company produces engine control software, electronic engine controls (EEC), fuel metering units (FMU), fuel pumps and engine actuators for a large number of common commercial and military aircraft.

What should be included in an aero engine control system?

A high level overview of an aero-engine control system, introducing the major elements. Discuss issues that drive the design of an engine control system including certification requirements, cost, despatchability and environment.

Who is the owner of aero engine controls?

History. Following the acquisition of Goodrich by United Technologies Corporation in July 2012, Rolls-Royce announced it would purchase Goodrich’s 50% share of Aero Engine Controls. The purchase was completed on 10 December 2012 and Aero Engine Controls is now wholly owned by Rolls-Royce Plc.

This allows Aero Engine Controls to participate in large classified US defence contracts, which it would otherwise be unable to do for reasons of national security. The Indianapolis branch is expanding rapidly and is able to work alongside the existing Rolls-Royce manufacturing plant in the city.

How much does an aircraft engine control course cost?

The course aims to give an introduction to aircraft engine control issues and systems. Read more Cranfield has for many years had one of the largest programmes in the world of short courses in Gas Turbine Technology. Cost £1710. The course fee includes refreshments and lunch during the day.

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