FADEC
COMPUTER USED FOR ENGINE CONTROL IN AEROSPACE ENGINEERING
Full Authority Digital Engine Control; Full Authority Digital Electronics Control; Digital engine electronic control unit; Full authority digital engine control
A full authority digital engine (or electronics) control (FADEC) is a system consisting of a digital computer, called an "electronic engine controller" (EEC) or "engine control unit" (ECU), and its related accessories that control all aspects of aircraft engine performance. FADECs have been produced for both piston engines and jet engines.