Independence of Engine Termination Function

Verified from official sources
Arrêté du 3 décembre 2020, annexe, point 2.6Version 1Effective -Verified 22 August 2026

In plain language

The emergency engine kill switch must work even if the main flight controller or autopilot system fails or crashes.

Requirement as structured

The engine termination function required by paragraph 2.5.1(c) must be independent of the onboard automatic flight control systems.

Original regulatory text

La fonction d'arrêt des moteurs requise au paragraphe 2.5.1 c est indépendante des automatismes embarqués de contrôle de la trajectoire de l'aéronef ;

Applies when

country
France
scenario
S-2
regulatory category
Specific