 (Click image for a larger view) | Beringer Wheels & Brakes produced a new, extremely lightweight tailwheel assembly for the Pipistrel Sinus, with applications for other aircraft.
The two-piece anodized aluminum wheel with sealed ball bearings and its 6-ply 200x50 tire and tube, assembled, weighs just 830 grams (29 ounces). It rides on the 8mm diameter Sinus axle; no aircraft modifications are required.
The wheel and tire have a design load of 150kg (330 lb), which makes this assembly ideal for the Sinus.
Other applications, including some in both OEM and homebuilt markets, will also benefit from this design's strength/weight ratio; the new Beringer tailwheel may soon be on amateur-built aircraft, as well as in several additional OEM applications.
The tire is delivered already mounted and pressure-tested. It is ready for immediate delivery for use as a retrofit improvement, or for new installations. |