We have all been there on a preflight: You come to the point in the checklist when it calls for a check of the tire pressure. Be honest. How many times have you just eye-balled the tire and considered it safe for flight?
Tire Pressure Monitor Puts Data to a Smartphone App
Key Takeaways:
- The article highlights that inadequate aircraft tire pressure often leads to runway excursions and accidents, a problem frequently overlooked by pilots during preflight checks.
- Beringer-Aero has introduced SensAir, a tire pressure monitoring system that uses automotive TPMS technology to provide real-time tire pressure and internal temperature data via a smartphone app.
- The lightweight SensAir module is designed for easy installation into Beringer wheels, features batteries lasting 2-3 years, and is pending STC approval for experimental and light sport aircraft.
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