FADEC = Full Authority Digital Engine Control. It's out there. The Cirrus SR series as well as some other new planes have it. It can be retrofited to some planes depending on how quickly it appears on the Type Certificates or developers are willing to tackle the years of paperwork and testing to satisfy the FAA for a Suplemental Type Certificate.
My observation is that it appears to work well in flight and is well liked by the owners, but may be a bit immature for adverse conditions. I've watched several Cirrus run themselves out of batteries trying to start in moderately cool weather. Of course spending $15 - 20K to upgrade my two $20K airplanes just doesn't make financial sense. I'd spend that $$ buying another hanger and another plane instead. -Jeff On Wed, 13 Apr 2005 17:31:05 -0400 "Doug Rupert" <drup...@sympatico.ca> writes: > Already do. I believe it's called Fadec on Lycoming engines but could be > wrong. Best check with one of the A&P's re this one. > Doug Rupert > > How long will it be before we accept computer driven fuel injection > in > airplanes? > > Kevin.
