A new Angle of Attack sensor, designed specifically to meet the needs of commuter, business, and general aviation aircraft, means that small- and mid-size aircraft can now benefit from its lower power requirements and the smaller size of the 4239-01 angle of attack (AOA) sensors is from SpaceAge Control.
The sensor provides 100 W maximum power requirement (in-flight, continuous); 1 lb. (454 g) weight maximum; deicing capability per TSO-C16A and BSI 2G-135 (Section 8.7.2); electrical angle of -30 to +45 degrees; user-specified electrical angles optionally available; and heated vane and sensor case
"Customers asked us to supply an airflow sensor designed with smaller size, lower weight, and, most critically, lower power draw," stated Tom Anderson III, CEO. "To date, the 4239-01 product has exceeded the design requirements to include a severe deicing test."
Established in 1968, SpaceAge Control is an ISO9001:2000/AS9100B-compliant company in the air data and displacement sensing industries with stock and engineered-to-order products. Located in Palmdale, California near Edwards AFB, the Skunk Works, and Mojave-based Scaled Composites, SpaceAge Control's high-precision and durable products are used by over 200 companies worldwide including aircraft manufacturers, racing teams, vehicle manufacturers, and motion control-oriented OEMs.