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  "description": "A control device (462) for an aircraft (100) comprises a push-button switch (412) that is configured to be held in a depressed position (412b) by a pilot during taxiing of the aircraft (100). The push-button switch (412) is configured to return automatically to a released position (412a) if it is…",
  "path": "/patents/1391443",
  "publishedAt": "2026-03-11T00:00:00.000Z",
  "site": "at://did:plc:oql6ds5vnff4ugar6rruliwd/site.standard.publication/3mn3ohu7oxx5w",
  "tags": [
    "B60T7/14",
    "AIRBUS OPERATIONS LTD [GB]"
  ],
  "textContent": "A control device (462) for an aircraft (100) comprises a push-button switch (412) that is configured to be held in a depressed position (412b) by a pilot during taxiing of the aircraft (100). The push-button switch (412) is configured to return automatically to a released position (412a) if it is not held in the depressed position (412b) by the pilot. The control device (462) is configured to output a command for braking to a braking system (464) of the aircraft, if the push-button switch (412) moves to the released position (412a) during taxiing of the aircraft and does not return to the depressed position (412b) within a set time. The button may be provided on a tiller (301). A method (505) of detecting on-board pilot incapacitation during an aircraft taxi phase is also disclosed.",
  "title": "CONTROL DEVICE AND METHOD FOR AN AIRCRAFT"
}