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 or the entire steering handwheel. 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.

Modern aircraft that require brake by wire systems use LVDTs for the brake pedal inputs.

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Kavlico LVDTs and force sensors provide position and force feedback, reducing pilot workload via active sticks applications.

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Kavlico LVDT’s provide precise position feedback to the actuators that control the position of the flaps, preventing unwanted interferences between these critical flight control surfaces.

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When thrust reversers are deployed after landing, position feedback is required to determine the position of the part of the jet engine that is being moved. Kavlico LVDTs and RVDTs can be utilized for this critical application.

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Kavlico LVDTs and RVDTs provide precise position feedback to actuators controlling the utility functions of the aircraft. These actuators control doors, ladders, cargo systems, and many other flight critical applications.

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