Visual Tire Pressure Indication

Vadum will develop an innovative, rugged, reliable low-cost, visual aircraft tire pressure indicator system to enable quick, objective assessment at standoff. The wheel-mounted Visual Tire Pressure (VTiP) Stem is an electronic tire pressure sensor stem/cap solution containing a distinct and easy to understand numerical display. A single VTiP Stem offers full 0-400 PSI coverage and will deliver measurement accuracy of ±5 PSI accuracy at any airstrip altitude and over all ambient air temperatures. For fail-safe operation, closure of the valve core is maintained and burst pressures are accommodated. A key cost benefit of the VTiP Stem is compatibility with certified valve caps and valve cores, as well as current maintenance tools and gauges, including clip-on chucks, filling hoses, flashlights, and manual pressure gauges. The VTiP Stem will be easy to understand and service; an individual with minimal training will be able to objectively assess tire inflation status visually and with better accuracy than judging by deflection alone.