Apparatus and method for controlling a hydraulic brake of an aircraft

摘要

An apparatus for controlling a hydraulically-actuated brake of an aircraft includes a brake control unit. The brake control unit is configured to receive a brake signal from an operator of the aircraft. A pump is in fluidic communication with a reservoir for holding hydraulic fluid and the brake for supplying the hydraulic fluid from the reservoir to the brake. An electric motor is in communication with the brake control unit and coupled to the pump to control pressure of the hydraulic fluid supplied by the pump in accordance with the brake signal.