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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 04, 2025
Filed:
Jan. 16, 2025
Goodrich Actuation Systems Sas, Saint-Marcel, FR;
Karl Potier, Paris, FR;
Quentin Ricard, Eaubonne, FR;
GOODRICH ACTUATION SYSTEMS SAS, Saint-Marcel, FR;
Abstract
An aircraft spoiler system includes a spoiler, a motor arranged to drive movement of the spoiler between a retracted and a deployed position, a power supply connector for connection to an external power supply, and a movement limiting portion. The movement limiting portion is selectively engageable. It is arranged, when engaged, to enable movement of the spoiler towards the retracted position and to prevent movement towards the deployed position. The movement limiting portion comprises a mechanical actuator actuatable to move between a first position and a second position. Actuation of the mechanical actuator to the second position disengages the movement limiting portion. In the second position, the mechanical actuator obstructs the power supply connector such that the mechanical actuator cannot be actuated to the second position.