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Integration of engine functions and data communications between an aircraft propulsion module and an airframe is enabled by the use of fiber optic links which multiplex information and control functions without risk of an electrical failure in one portion of the aircraft electronics system propagati

Integration of engine functions and data communications between an aircraft propulsion module and an airframe is enabled by the use of fiber optic links which multiplex information and control functions without risk of an electrical failure in one portion of the aircraft electronics system propagating to other portions of the aircraft electronic systems.

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An aircraft comprising: an airframe including optic signal communication means; a first propulsion module mountable upon said airframe and adapted for transmitting and receiving optic signals by way of said optic signal communication means, said first propulsion module including an engine and means

An aircraft comprising: an airframe including optic signal communication means; a first propulsion module mountable upon said airframe and adapted for transmitting and receiving optic signals by way of said optic signal communication means, said first propulsion module including an engine and means for measuring engine speed, a second propulsion module mountable upon said airframe and adapted for transmitting and receiving optic signals by way of said optic signal communication means, said second propulsion module including an engine and means for measuring engine speed, and means for exchanging engine speed information between said first and second propulsion modules by way of said optic signal communication means.