Safran Helicopter Engines

Frédéric Anthony Alain Imbourg

Pierre Chabanne

Thibaut Maxime Javoy

Device () for controlling an airflow guiding system (), comprising at least one actuator () configured to translate a control rod () between a first and a second end position of a nominal operating range in which at least one vane () of the airflow guiding system () can be moved between a first and a second angle, the control rod () being connected to the vane () by a control lever () comprising a first control rod () and a second control rod () which are hinged together. The actuator () is configured to bring the control rod () into a safety position located beyond the second end position of the nominal operating range and to orient the vane () at a safe pitch angle between the first angle and the second angle.

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Moissy Cramayel, France

Frédéric Anthony Alain Imbourg