Abstract: A system for air conditioning an aircraft cabin includes an air conditioning unit connected to a central mixer in order to supply the central mixer with air at a desired low temperature. A first recirculation system is designed to remove exhaust air from a first aircraft cabin region and is connected to the central mixer in order to lead the exhaust air into the central mixer. A second recirculation system is designed to remove exhaust air from a second aircraft cabin region and is connected to first and second local mixers in order to lead the exhaust air into the local mixers, the local mixers also receiving mixed air flow from the central mixer. The second recirculation system includes a cooling unit which is designed to cool the recirculation air removed from the second aircraft cabin region before delivery to the first and second local mixers.

Abstract: An aircraft nacelle includes a cowling, an engine housed in an internal volume of the cowling, and at least one thrust reverser, an air passage duct being formed between an internal wall of the cowling and an external wall of the engine. The cowling includes a fixed cowling part and a moving cowling part that is translationally movable between a plurality of positions, at least one of the positions varying an air flow through the duct. The moving cowling part includes the at least one thrust reverser so that translational movement of the moving cowling part also allows the moving cowling part to switch from a position in which the at least one thrust reverser is retracted into a reverse-thrust position in which a bypass flow is deflected to generate a reverse thrust.

Abstract: The wiper blade for a surface of the type with a dual curvature, the wiper blade including a flexible blade element and a means of applying a pressing force to at least one point of the blade element in a direction Z mostly normal to the surface, also including means of varying the pressing force over time, at least some of the points, between pre-chosen positive and negative limit values, and means of commanding the pressing force. These means for bringing about local pressure or lift are electromagnetic.

Abstract: A device for moving an object on a rail that has grid openings, the device having at least one first movement element, at least one first drive element, and at least one engagement element for engaging at least one grid opening. The engagement element is positioned on the first movement element. The first drive element for driving the first movement element is connected to the first movement element, and the first movement element is movably held in such a way that the engagement element is at least in some regions guided along an outside of the device. As a result of this an even force is directly introduced into the rail to prevent the object to be moved by sliding becoming skewed or jammed. Likewise, the device can be supplemented by a motor so moving the object can be carried out automatically, precisely, and quickly.

Abstract: A ventilation system for ventilation of an aircraft area includes a ram-air duct with an air inlet, a first ram-air duct branch and a second ram-air duct branch parallel to the first ram-air duct branch. A supply line connected to the ram-air duct is adapted to supply air flowing through the ram-air duct to the aircraft area to be ventilated. In the first ram-air duct branch a conveying device is arranged. In the second ram-air duct branch a heat exchanger of an aircraft system to be supplied with cooling energy is arranged. The ventilation system provides ventilation to the aircraft area during ground operation without requiring the conveying device to flow air through the heat exchanger.

Abstract: Diagnostic system including a sensor device with a sensor for generating signals corresponding to a first operational condition, a control device with a timer and function for performance of measurements, and a signal transmission device. The system includes a device for determination of a second operational condition of the system component and configured where the sensor value of the signal transmission device corresponding to the first operational condition is furnished when the sensor value corresponding to a second operational condition of the transmission mechanism is higher or lower than a comparative value, and housing component of a lubricant container and in particular closure device for sealing an opening of such a housing component from a lubricant which is present in the operational use thereof in an internal space thereof, having arranged therein: at least one sensor device comprising at least one sensor for determining the water content in the lubricant.

Abstract: A holding device for a mounting part installed inside an aircraft fuselage includes an anchor plate configured to attach the holding device to a support rail of the aircraft fuselage and including at least one engagement section. The holding device further includes a holder module separably connected to the anchor plate and configured to fix the mounting part to the aircraft fuselage and having a hook section configured to positively engage the at least one engagement section so as to fasten the holder module to the anchor plate, and at least two clamping blocks disposed on the holder module.

Abstract: An aircraft wing cover (10) comprising an integrally stiffened sandwich panel including first and second skins (11, 12) sandwiching a core layer (13), wherein at least one of the skins has a plurality of spanwise extending integral regions of increased thickness (18) accommodated by corresponding regions (19) of decreased thickness in the core. Also, a method of fabricating an aircraft wing cover, and a method of designing an aircraft wing.

Abstract: A voltage supply unit for providing an adaptive voltage supply to a consumer in a means of transport, wherein the voltage supply unit comprises a voltage output device and an output control device. The output control device and the voltage output device are designed to set an output voltage of the voltage supply unit adaptively in a consumer-dependent manner.

Abstract: A screwing device includes a threaded hole that extends from an insertion opening to an end of the screwing device, which end is opposite the insertion opening. In the region of the insertion opening a first radial sealing element is arranged that by way of the insertion opening extends outwards in an axial direction of the hole. Spaced apart from the first sealing element in an axial direction of the hole a second radial sealing element is arranged in the screwing device with the internal diameter of the second radial sealing element being smaller than the external diameter of the threaded hole. In this manner a screwing device may be provided that is self-locking, exchangeable, and fluid-proof and that is suitable especially for vehicles and in particular for aircraft.

Abstract: In the case of a fiber composite component for energy absorption in the event of a crash for an aircraft or spacecraft, the fiber composite component is formed as a laminate construction made of CFRP layers and at least one integrated metal foil portion which is corrosion-resistant with respect to the CFRP layers. A fuselage structure portion of an aircraft or spacecraft is formed using at least one fiber composite component of this type. An aircraft or spacecraft comprises a fuselage structure portion of this type.

Abstract: A wing of an aircraft is described, having: a main wing, at least one high lift flap which can be moved between a retracted and an extended position, and a spoiler. The main wing has ejection openings, arranged side-by-side along the main wing spanwise direction, and in the main wing chordwise direction, and which are connected via an air conduit with the outlet device of a flow delivery driver device on the main wing or on the spoiler. The spoiler has inlet openings for the intake of air, which are connected via an air conduit with the inlet device of the flow delivery driver device. The flow delivery driver device has a receiver device for the reception of command signals for purposes of adjustment of the flow delivery driver device. An arrangement of a wing with a device for purposes of flow control with such a wing is also described.

Abstract: The invention relates to a secure access airlock enabling the communication between several rooms of an aircraft, the secure airlock being installed in an area of the aircraft between a first room and at least one second room, characterized in that it includes two mobile partitions provided in the form of portions of concentric cylinders, each of the partitions being capable of being moved, separately from one another, about a common axis, so as to provide a single opening therebetween which makes it possible to access either of the rooms, the two partitions being capable of moving over two concentric cylinders having different diameters.

Abstract: The invention relates to a production method for producing seamless, integral aircraft fuselage sections. The method comprises the following steps: a) application of a first vacuum film to a stable winding core and evacuation of the first vacuum film, b) depositing of the fuselage section in layers on the winding core by wrapping the same, c) application of an outer mold that is unstable compared to the stable winding core, to the fuselage section, wherein the winding core stabilizes the outer mold, d) application of a second vacuum film to the outer mold, e) aeration of the first vacuum film and evacuation of the second vacuum film in order to draw the fuselage section closer to the outer mold and detach it from the winding core at least in one region, a) curing of the entire arrangement in an autoclave to produce the finished fuselage section.

Abstract: A method and device for aiding the piloting of an aircraft during an intermediate approach phase of a descent. The method includes receiving, by a flight management system, values of parameters relative to the aircraft and a flight thereof, and determining, by the flight management system and based on the received values, a vertical profile. The vertical profile includes at least one deceleration segment with an adaptive slope, which defines a descent path that enables the aircraft to hold a constant deceleration rate during the intermediate approach phase. The method also includes guiding, by an aircraft guidance system, the aircraft according to the vertical profile during the intermediate approach phase such that the aircraft holds the constant deceleration rate during the intermediate approach phase.

Abstract: The system includes deflection transmission means (16) to provide a deflection position of the high-lift device (8) for each setting angle position of an adjustable HTP (2). Preferably, the deflection transmission means (18,20,23) comprise essentially of a mechanical linkage connected between the high-lift device (8) and the aircraft (1).

Abstract: The guidance device of the aircraft includes a unit for constructing a flight trajectory of the aircraft, which adapts the height of the flight trajectory to a downstream relief so as to allow the aircraft to clear this downstream relief by implementing a rectilinear climb at maximum rate of climb of the aircraft, along a rectilinear lateral direction corresponding to the direction of the aircraft at the moment of the triggering of the maneuver.

Abstract: A cutting plate includes a planar interface able to accept electrical connectors, two ramps for supporting harnesses and two lateral walls, the dimensions of the interface and of the two ramps in a longitudinal direction being adapted to suit the number of connectors of the cutting plate and the dimensions in the directions other than the longitudinal direction and the dimensions of the lateral walls conforming to standard dimensions.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for manufacturing a composite material part from a preform of fibers pre-impregnated with resin. The method includes laying the preform on a laying surface of a tool with a peripheral shoulder, covering the preform with a conforming plate delimited by a peripheral edge which extends beyond the peripheral flank of the preform over the entire periphery of the preform, using shims calibrated to position the conforming plate, the shims being arranged between the support surface of the peripheral shoulder and the peripheral edge of the conforming plate, removing the calibrated shims, arranging a seal connecting the conforming plate and the tool all around the preform, and polymerizing the preform.

Abstract: Method and device for automatically determining an optimized approach profile for an aircraft. The device provides for a flexible configuration change speed which is not limited to the standard single predetermined configuration change speed in order to prevent segments which are not authorized, in particular segments which are too steep, the following configuration (Ci+1) being able to be maintained during a configuration change in an upstream direction until the corresponding speed profile reaches a maximum speed.