Single Aisle TECHNICAL TRAINING MANUAL

FADEC PRINCIPLE (2)

GENERAL
The Full Authority Digital Engine Control (FADEC) system manages
the engine thrust and optimizes the performance.
FADEC
The FADEC consists of the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) and its
peripheral components and sensors used for control and monitoring.
The ECU interfaces with the other A/C systems through the Engine
Interface Unit (EIU).
The primary parameters (N1, N2, Exhaust Gas Temperature (EGT) and
Fuel Flow (FF)) are directly sent by the ECU to the ECAM. The secondary
parameters are sent to the ECAM trough the EIU.
ENGINE INTERFACE UNIT
Each EIU, located in the avionics bay, is an interface concentrator between
the airframe and the corresponding ECU located on the engine.
There is one EIU for each engine. It interfaces with the corresponding
ECU.
POWER MANAGEMENT
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conditioning demand, wing anti-ice demand, engine anti-ice demand and
oil temperature (for Integrated Drive Generator (IDG) cooling).
ENGINE LIMIT PROTECTION
The FADEC provides overspeed protection for N1 and N2, in order to
prevent the engine from exceeding certified limits and also monitors the
EGT.
ENGINE SYSTEM CONTROL
The FADEC provides optimal engine operation by controlling:
- FF,
- Turbine Clearance and Compressor Airflow.
STARTING AND IGNITION CONTROL
The FADEC controls the engine start sequence.
It monitors N1, N2, and EGT parameters and can abort or recycle an
engine start.
The FADEC controls the starting and ignition in automatic mode when
initiated from the ENG start panel (115 VU) or manual mode when
initiated from the ENG MAN START panel.

THRUST REVERSER
The FADEC provides automatic engine thrust control and thrust parameter
limit computation. The FADEC entirely supervises the thrust reverser operation.
The FADEC manages power according to two thrust modes: In case of malfunction, the thrust reverser is stowed.
- manual mode depending on Throttle Lever Angle (TLA),
- autothrust mode depending on autothrust function generated by the
Auto Flight System (AFS).
The FADEC also provides two idle mode selections: minimum idle and
approach idle. If the aircraft is on ground and extend the slats the engine
will stay at minimum idle but in flight it will go to approach idle. The
idle can also be modulated up to approach idle depending on: air

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