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Digital Engine Control Enhancement To Give Reaper Real-Time Fault Detection Capability

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Thursday, July 17th, 2008

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A new Digital Electronic Engine Control (DEEC) system, scheduled to be incorporated into Air Force Reaper Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) aircraft beginning in 2010, will allow for real-time detection of problems with the system via an electronic relay, according to industry representatives. Honeywell [HON] has been involved in development of several Reaper components, including the TPE331-10 turboprop engine, Vicki Panhuise, vice president of Commercial and Military Helicopters for Honeywell Aerospace, said during a brief July 1 telephone interview. The TPE331-10…

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