These sensors play a vital role in maintaining aircraft safety and reliability. By continuously monitoring brake temperatures, they help prevent brake discs from overheating, which can cause a loss of braking efficiency or even system failure.
- Prevent Overheating: Real-time temperature monitoring helps avoid brake overheating, which can lead to brake failure or tire damage.
- Support Safe Takeoff Decisions: Sensors verify whether brakes are sufficiently cooled to safely absorb energy in the event of a rejected takeoff.
- Enable Hot Brake Alerts: Pilots receive alerts when brake temperatures exceed safe thresholds, allowing for timely safety decisions during taxiing or landing.
- Prevent Asymmetric Braking: Monitoring left vs. right brake temperatures helps avoid uneven braking forces, which can affect directional control during landing or taxiing.
