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:
- Pilots frequently neglect thorough tire pressure checks, which can contribute to runway excursions and tire failures.
- Beringer-Aero's SensAir system provides a solution with a lightweight tire pressure monitor that fits inside Beringer wheels.
- This system uses automotive TPMS technology to wirelessly transmit real-time tire pressure and internal temperature to a smartphone app.
- SensAir offers easy installation, a 2-3 year battery life, and is pending STC for experimental and light sport aircraft, aiming to improve preflight safety.
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