Aircraft slat disconnect sensor

摘要

A slat disconnect sensor (32;32;232) includes a base (68). First and second arms (60,62;260,262) are spaced apart from one another and are operatively supported by the base. (68) At least one of the first and second arms have an end (64) mounted to the base and is rotatable relative thereto at a pivot (72) between connect and disconnect conditions. A mechanical link (82;246) includes first and second link portions (84,86) respectively secured to the first and second arms. The link interconnects the first and second arms and includes a weakened area (88) providing a frangible connection in the connect condition and is configured to break at the frangible connection in the disconnect condition. A fuse (82;182;226) includes first and second fuse portions (84,86;228,230) operatively mounted to the first and second arms. The fuse is interconnected between the first and second arms providing continuity in the connected condition, and continuity is broken between the first and second portions in the disconnect condition.