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Old 21st Jun 2010, 19:14
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FADEC is Full Authority Digital Engine Control, it calculates, controls and monitors functions of a turbine engine. Most FADEC engines have only an electronic interface with the aircraft though developmental stage engines had partial mechanical control.

FCU, I believe GE's acronym for Fuel Control Unit A hydro mechanical device later called a FMU I believe or Fuel Metering Unit which is electric hydraulic. The FMU works in conjunction with FADEC.

HM, the only thing that comes to mind is a HMU or Hydro Metering Unit, a Pratt term for their electro hydraulic fuel control.
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