FADEC

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Dear all,

Does A321, A330-200, A330-300 and A340 equip with FADEC control?

Cheers...:ok:

[Port Strobe]

Yes, they are

[Andy_RR]

How widespread are FADEC's on piston engines these days? In all the aircraft I've been priviledged to fly/be flown in, they tend to have carb heat and manual mixture controls.

Since my professional field is developing electronic engine control on automotive engines, it seems a little surprising that at least some of the technology hasn't migrated, given the potential gains in fuel efficiency and range for aero engines.

Any comments?

[Kulwin Park]

There are manufacturers adopting FADEC - like SMA diesel engines, and Cirrus are working on some - as well as Thielert engines. But FADEC can be defined into different categories if they have Engine manangement systems connected.

[Rivet gun]

This light aircraft has FADEC

http://www.libertyaircraft.com/

[tlog0890]

i understand the bombardier Q400 has fadec and is the only turboprop to have this; correct me if i'm wrong