Description / Abstract:
A tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) is a means to
electronically measure and report the current tire pressure. Some
systems are capable of transmitting the information to the flight
deck while other systems are for use on the ground by maintenance
personnel (only).
This SAE Aerospace Recommended Practice (ARP) document is
intended to establish overall component and system function
guidelines and minimum performance levels for a TPMS. The system
should visually indicate the tire inflation pressure status. These
guidelines include, but are not limited to:
a) Design recommendations for system components, which:
1. monitor tire inflation, and,
2. are located in/on the tire/wheel assembly, landing gear axle,
and/or aircraft avionics compartment.
b) Recommended performance and safety guidelines for a TPMS.