Abstract: A cargo handling system that utilizes a wireless adapter is provided. The cargo handling system includes a plurality of power drive units (PDUs), a system controller in communication with each of the plurality of PDUs, a wireless adapter coupled to the system controller, and a wireless cargo handling control device wirelessly coupled to the system controller via the wireless adapter and configured to control each of the plurality of PDUs.

Abstract: A system for monitoring an excimer bulb includes a thermoelectric energy harvester configured to be located adjacent to the excimer bulb and to convert thermal energy from the excimer bulb into electrical energy having a voltage. The system further includes a controller in electrical communication with the thermoelectric energy harvester and configured to calculate at least one of a remaining useful life of the excimer bulb or a current temperature of the excimer bulb based on the voltage of the electrical energy converted by the thermoelectric energy harvester.

Abstract: A compressed fluid source assembly may comprise: a pressure cylinder configured to receive a compressed fluid source therein; and a surface acoustic wave (SAW) sensor coupled to an external surface of the pressure cylinder.

Abstract: A system for controlling power provided to an electronic device is disclosed herein. The system includes a switching direct current (DC) power source configured to provide an input voltage at a first frequency, a forward converter coupled to the switching DC power source, wherein the forward converter outputs a first voltage and a second voltage, a frequency multiplier coupled to the forward converter and configured to receive the first voltage as an input, a switch coupled to the frequency multiplier and configured to be driven by the frequency multiplier, wherein the switch outputs a fourth voltage, and a voltage multiplier coupled to the switch and configured to be driven by the switch, wherein the voltage multiplier receives the second voltage and outputs a fifth voltage that is greater than the second voltage.

Abstract: A shock strut assembly is disclosed herein. The shock strut assembly includes a mixed fluid chamber, a liquid chamber coupled to the mixed fluid chamber, a metering pin having a first end and a second end and a channel formed therein extending from the first end to the second end, the first end disposed in the liquid chamber and the second disposed in the mixed fluid chamber, and a pressure relief valve fluidly coupled to the liquid chamber and the channel in the metering pin, the pressure relief valve configured to allow a flow of a fluid from the liquid chamber to the channel in the metering pin.

Abstract: In accordance with at least one aspect of this disclosure, a composite structure can be formed of or including a plurality of composite strips. The plurality of composite strips include one or more filler strips which can have at least one filler edge having a filler edge geometry between a first surface and second surface, the second surface being opposite the first surface. The filler edge geometry can be configured to prevent formation of one or more gaps between one or more adjacent composite strips.

Abstract: A cargo restraint system includes a restraint including a roller that is passively moveable with respect to the restraint between a protruding position for reducing release loads while the restraint is under side loads from a cargo pallet and a retracted position whereby at least a portion of the side loads bypass the roller and are reacted directly through the restraint body.

Abstract: A method of taxiing an aircraft may comprise determining, via a controller, whether the aircraft is taxiing with fewer brakes active than a total number of brakes; and modifying, via the controller, a brake pressure supplied to an active brake of the aircraft as a function of pedal deflection in response to determining the aircraft is taxiing with fewer brakes active relative to the total number of brakes.

Abstract: An evacuation slide light system may comprise a sensor, a controller configured to receive a signal from the sensor, and a plurality of lights operably coupled to the controller. The sensor may be configured to measure at least one of a pressure of the evacuation slide or a stretch of a material of the evacuation slide. The controller may determine the pressure of the evacuation slide based on the signal from the sensor. The controller may be configured to cause the plurality of lights to emit a first color if the pressure of the evacuation slide is less than a threshold pressure and to emit a second color if the pressure of the evacuation slide is greater than or equal to the threshold pressure.

Abstract: A passenger service unit including an ion emitter is disclosed herein. The passenger service unit includes an air outlet assembly, a control unit electronically coupled to the air distribution box, an air gasper assembly coupled to the air distribution box, and an ion emitter coupled to the air gasper assembly and electronically coupled to the control unit, wherein the ion emitter is configured to be controlled by the control unit.

Abstract: A method for forming an oxidation protection system on a composite structure may comprise: applying a ceramic layer slurry to the composite structure, wherein the ceramic layer slurry comprises aluminum and silicon in a solvent or carrier fluid; and heating the composite structure in an environment comprising nitrogen gas and oxygen gas to form a ceramic layer on the composite structure, wherein the ceramic layer comprises aluminum nitride and alumina.

Abstract: A brushless motor with integrated position sensor is provided. The brushless motor includes a motor housing, a stator assembly positioned on an inside outer circumference of the motor housing, a rotor assembly positioned within and surrounded by the stator assembly, and a position sensor integrated within the rotor assembly.

Abstract: Disclosed is an egress pack for egressing a craft. The egress pack includes an egress aid defining a cavity and an inflation port. The egress pack includes an inflation duct connected with the inflation port for supplying gas to the cavity. The inflation duct defines a flow direction oriented to supply the cavity. The inflation duct defines a first ingress port defined by a first boundary and defining a primary flow path in the flow direction. The inflation duct defines a second ingress port defining a secondary flow path in fluid communication with the primary flow path. The inflation duct defines a divider disposed between the first ingress port and the second ingress port that coincides with the first boundary.

Abstract: An actuator assembly may comprise a control unit and a shape memory coil spring in electrical communication with the control unit. The shape memory coil spring may increase from a first length to a second length in response to receiving a current from the control unit. The shape memory coil spring may be configured to translate a spacer and/or a slider shaft in response to increasing in length. The shape memory coil spring may be configured to transition a pawl in a latch assembly from a retracted state to an erected state, and vice versa.

Abstract: An ice protection system for an aircraft component includes a plurality of heaters. The aircraft component has at least two section and a junction area. At least one of the heaters is an H-shape carbon allotrope heater designed to apply heat to the junction area and prevent ice accumulation in the junction area.

Abstract: A manufacturing process may comprise: stacking a plurality of friction discs together, each friction disc comprising a lug defining a surface; and depositing a composition to bond to the surface of a first friction disc in the plurality of friction discs to form a wear pad defining a wear surface.

Abstract: Disclosed is a pressure regulator, comprising: a first cylindrical chamber; a second cylindrical chamber located concentrically within the first cylindrical chamber and in thermal communication with the first cylindrical chamber; and further comprising at least one of: an internal valve, wherein the internal valve is connected at a first end to the first cylindrical chamber and at a second end to the second cylindrical chamber, wherein the internal valve allows the flow of gas from the second cylindrical chamber to the first cylindrical chamber; and an external gas chamber and an external valve, wherein the external gas chamber is located outside the first cylindrical chamber, wherein the external valve is connected at a first end to the first cylindrical chamber and at a second end to the external gas chamber, wherein the external valve allows the flow of gas from the external gas chamber to the first cylindrical chamber.

Abstract: A friction disk may comprise a first wear surface formed from a carbon fiber-carbon matrix composite material. A wear plug may be located in an opening defined by the carbon fiber-carbon matrix composite material. The wear plug may extend axially from the wear surface. The wear plug may comprise a rod or a particulate.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a water activated transmitter assembly configured to provide a signal to a wireless light assembly when the water activated transmitter assembly is exposed to water. A water emergency device system is also disclosed, which comprises the water activated transmitter assembly and the wireless light assembly coupled to a water flotation device. A method of manufacture of the water activated transmitter assembly is also disclosed.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatuses for component manufacturing are provided. A component may be manufactured via an extrusion of loose substrate material into a unitary tubing. Features may be added to the tubing via friction stir additive manufacturing to manufacture a component. In this manner, a component may be manufactured from titanium alloys while processing challenges such as iron segregation or material loss through machining are ameliorated. Such a component may replace steel or other high strength components and further exhibits corrosion resistance.