Nosewheel steering starts in the cockpit (via the pilot inputs) with the steering handwheel for low speeds and pedals for higher speeds.

Kavlico provides sensors for position feedback for steering handwheels. Additionally, Kavlico can provide RVDTs or LVDTs for pedal position feedback.

On the nosewheel strut, steer by wire systems require main ram and servo valve position feedback; Kavlico manufactures a wide array of RVDTs or LVDTs for main ram feedback (the main rams are usually in a push-pull configuration) and LVDTs for electrohydraulic servo valve (EHSV) feedback.

Data Sheets / LVDT / RVDT /

Kavlico LVDT’s provide precise position feedback to the flight control computer as well as the flight data recorder. They are used in the main RAM of the actuator as well as in the servo valve control loop.

Kavlico also provides RVDT’s for rotary type actuators and fast acting flap, flaperon and spoiler actuation.

Data Sheets / LVDT / RVDT /

Precise fuel metering is a vital requirement for jet engines. One option is to utilize a fuel metering unit to accomplish this task by way of a fuel metering valve.

To modulate the flow of fuel, precise position measurement is required. Kavlico LVDTs or RVDTs are ideal candidates as they are non-contacting and can be designed to work with pressurized fuel running around the LVDT armature or RVDT rotor.

Data Sheets / LVDT / RVDT /

Kavlico LVDT’s provide precise position feedback to the flight control computer as well as the flight data recorder and are used in the servo valve control loop. These devices have very small stroke (± 0.030) lengths and are highly accurate devices.

Data Sheet / LVDT /

Kavlico LVDTs provide position feedback to the actuators that precisely control the blade angles of gas turbine stator vanes enabling improved efficiencies and fuel savings.

Data Sheet / LVDT /

Kavlico LVDTs can be used to monitor the position of bleed valve controls used to regulate the flow of bleed air when monitoring anti-icing or engine start.

Data Sheets / LVDT / RVDT /

When a plane is flying in autopilot mode, it is essential to know the position of all the flight controls continuously. This means position feedback is needed in the main rams of the flight control servo actuators and EHSVs, which can be readily provided by installing Kavlico LVDTs into the system.

Data Sheets / LVDT / RVDT /