BALANCING SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AN ENGINE OF AN AIRCRAFT

A balancing system (100) and method for an engine (102) of an aircraft (104) includes a housing (110) retaining a magnetorheological fluid (112) including magnetic particles (116) within a carrier fluid (114). Electromagnets are coupled to the housing (110). The electromagnets are associated with fan blades (106) of the engine (102). A balancing control unit (122) is in communication with the electromagnets and sensors (108) of the fan blades (106).