Low-Profile Aircraft Weighing System
Measurement of Airplane Weight and Balance
The subject of this study is a leading aerospace maintenance and flight operations facility. They manage a diverse fleet of aircrafts and are responsible for critical safety inspections, including periodic weight and balance verification to ensure flight stability and structural integrity.
Challenge
- Operational Bottlenecks: Traditional weighing methods created significant inefficiencies in the facility’s workflow, slowing down operations and increasing aircraft downtime.
- Labor-Intensive Process: The existing system required high-capacity hydraulic jacks to lift the aircraft onto load cells, making the weighing procedure time-consuming and physically demanding.
- Limited Portability: The weighing equipment was difficult to transport for off-site or “on-ramp” operations, reducing flexibility for field applications.
Solution
- Streamlined Workflow: The ANYLOAD AXA Axle Weigh Pads allowed the aircraft to be towed directly onto the weighing platforms, significantly reducing setup time and minimizing operational disruptions.
- Drive-On Design: With an ultra-low-profile height of only 33 mm, the AXA pads feature a drive-on design that removed the need for high-capacity hydraulic jacks, simplifying the weighing process and reducing labor demands.
- Portable Field Deployment: The lightweight and portable design enabled efficient transport and deployment for both hangar and on-ramp weighing operations, increasing flexibility for field applications.
Conclusion
Keywords:
Aviation Maintenance, Center of Gravity (CG) Verification, Portable Weighing, Low-Profile Sensors
Featured Products
AXA
Axle Weigh Pads
See standard version.
- Up to 600 hours of continuous use per charge
- Compact and portable-ideal for mobile weighing applications
- Replaceable & rechargeable standard 18650 li-ion battery with long operating life
- IP68-rated aluminum body, hammer-tone powder coating
- Wired, screen-less, and integrated battery options available upon request
AN560
Axle Weighing Indicator
See standard version.
- Long-lasting rechargeable battery (~600 hours continuous operation per charge)
- High-contrast E-ink 4.2″ display with LED front light for excellent visibility in all lighting conditions
- Supports wireless connection to up to 8 axle pads or scales simultaneously
- Durable silicon keypad for extended field use and tactile feedback
- USB-A port for data backup to USB flash drives
- USB-C port for both charging and virtual COM communication
- Integrated ticket printer w/ configurable formatting
- IP-67 rated housing for harsh conditions
- Compact and portable design (only 6Ib / 2.7kg)
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