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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 24, 2026
Filed:
Sep. 23, 2022
Applicant:
Textron Aviation Inc., Wichita, KS (US);
Inventors:
Alec Charles Willford, Wichita, KS (US);
Ronald J. Parker, Wichita, KS (US);
Michael R. Depinto, Wichita, KS (US);
Assignee:
Textron Innovations Inc., Providence, RI (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B64D 31/04 (2006.01); B64C 13/22 (2006.01); B64D 31/06 (2024.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
B64D 31/04 (2013.01); B64C 13/22 (2013.01); B64D 31/06 (2013.01);
Abstract
Disclosed is an automatic throttle arrangement utilizing a servo which receives commands from a controller on an aircraft and responsively rotates a mechanical device that is linked by a cable arrangement with the aircraft's throttle lever enabling automated throttle control. The mechanical device can be fixed to the throttle lever assembly using rivets designed to fail in case the servo/cable arrangement jams. This leaves the lever able to continue manual function.