ABSTRACT
Various systems are installed on aircraft to protect them from a variety of hazards including: stalling, ice, rain, unsafe confi guration during takeoff and skidding. Stall protection systems provide the crew with a clear and distinctive warning before the stall is reached. The primary sensor required for this protection system is the aircraft’s angle of attack. Flying in ice and/or rain conditions poses a number of threats to the safe operation of the aircraft. Ice formation can affect the aerodynamics and/or trim of the aircraft. The anti-skid system (also called an anti-lock braking system: ABS) is designed to prevent the main landing gear wheels from locking up during landing, particularly on wet or icy runway surfaces. The confi guration warning system (also known as a take-off warning system) provides a warning if the pilot attempts to take-off with specifi c controls not selected in the correct position, i.e. an unsafe confi guration. This chapter describes a variety of protection systems found on a range of aircraft.
