We are the world's leading independent engine control supplier, able to provide complete control systems for civil and military engines, large and small. A modern engine control system comprises:

• electronic control unit
• engine actuation
• low pressure and high pressure fuel pumps
• fuel metering unit

Engine control systems provide the correct fuel flow, air bleed and vane position for all operating conditions, automatically protecting the aircraft from excessive speeds and temperatures.

Benefits:

• unrivalled engine control system prices
• guaranteed maintenance costs
• high reliability
• minimum delays and cancellations
• continuous reductions in lead times
• introduction of generic Engine Control Systems to lower development costs for smaller engined applications

Military Aircraft

Goodrich is a leading suppier of engine control systems to all forms of military aircraft including trainers, transporters, and fighters. Engine and control system requirements differ markedly between a single engine trainer and a large twin-engine fighter with full after-burning turbofans.

In addition to the pumps and metering valves used on all modern transport engines, fighters require the ability to provide major thrust boost for short periods to give enhanced maneuverability. This is achieved by using an afterburner or reheat system that involves burning fuel in the exhaust air and  controlling the resultant expanding gases through a variable nozzle. Typically therefore a complete engine control system comprises:

• main engine fuel pumps and metering unit
• afterburner fuel pump and metering unit
• nozzle actuation system and control
• electronic control unit

Benefits Include:

• Single point integrated logistic support
• Total Responsibility for component interfaces
• Greater ability to assist in any offset obligations
• Optimised component functionality for lowest cost solution