This document provides a description of a process for development of fly-wire actuation systems. Included are (1) the development of requirements for the servo-actuator hardware and the electronics hardware and software, (2) actuator and serve-electronics interface definitions and, (3) the required communications and interactions between the servo actuator and the serve-electronics designers.

Purpose:

This document provides guidelines and recommendations to assist in the successful development of fly-by-wire actuation system for aerospace vehicles. The development process is divided into discrete phases by significant milestones or event which requires completion of specific task. This document process can be readily adapted for the commercial aircraft actuation systems.