Full Authority Digital Engine Control (FADEC)

Full Authority Digital Engine Control (FADEC) Systems is a system consisting of a digital computer and
ancillary components that control an aircraft’s engine and propeller. The system consists of a digital
computer, called an electronic engine controller (EEC) or engine control unit (EEU), and its related
accessories that control all aspects of aircraft engine performance. This paper includes the functionality and
importance of this technology.