AC15-LP™ Low Profile Aircraft Weighing System

AC15-LP™ Low Profile Aircraft Weighing System

The AC15-LP™ low profile platform scale is a highlight of Intercomp's portfolio of precision measuring instruments, specifically designed for the extremely accurate determination of aircraft weight and center of gravity. This model combines reliability, easy portability, and a compact design, making it ideal for ground weighing of both smaller and medium-sized aircraft.

The extremely low profile of the AC15-LP™ minimizes the need for ramps, facilitating placement under the aircraft's wheels or landing gear, ensuring quick and safe setup in various airport and maintenance environments.

Key Features and Advantages

The AC15-LP™ weighing system represents the highest standards in aerospace weighing, ensuring safe and compliant operation.

• Low Profile Design: The extremely low construction height allows for setup without ramps or with minimal ramping, which is critical in tight spaces or for quick on-site weighing.
• High Accuracy: When paired with Intercomp load cells and digital displays (available separately, such as the TAC30™ or RFX®), it provides extremely accurate weight data, essential for correctly determining the aircraft's center of gravity.
• Robust Construction: Designed to withstand the rigors of the airport environment, ensuring long life and consistent performance.
• Compatibility: Fully integrable with Intercomp's advanced weight and balance software (e.g., ACWeigh™ or iACWeigh™) and wireless displays (RFX®), maximizing flexibility during the measurement process.
• Application Versatility: Ideal for light and medium capacity aircraft, including general aviation aircraft and certain military or special mission aircraft.

Technical Data

The specifications of the AC15-LP™ platform scale ensure reliable performance in the most demanding aviation applications.

Detailed Application Areas

The AC15-LP™ compact platform scale is the ideal choice for the following aerospace applications:

Weighing of Light and Medium Capacity Aircraft

This model is excellently suited for aircraft that do not require extremely high load capacity but require precise weight data for safe operation.

• General Aviation: Small and medium piston or turboprop aircraft.
• Light Transport Aircraft: Types whose weight is in the range below 15,000 lbs.

Center of Gravity Measurement

The correct determination of the center of gravity is critical for aircraft stability and controllability. The AC15-LP™ platforms ensure the necessary accuracy for measuring axle loads, based on which the center of gravity calculation can be performed.

• Procedure Support: The scales can be used for traditional center of gravity calculation methods, where the weight of the wheels is measured directly on the platform.
• Data logging: With digital displays and software (e.g., ACWeigh™), measurement data can be recorded and processed immediately, minimizing errors resulting from manual transcription.

Maintenance and Technical Environments

Due to its ease of handling and compact design, the AC15-LP™ is an ideal choice for regular checks in hangars and maintenance bases.

• Quick Installation: Users can quickly position the scales under the landing gear, perform the measurement, and then easily transport them to the next task.
• System Integration: Capable of interoperating with other Intercomp systems, such as the Jack Weigh kits (AC100™ or EZ RFX®), when the center of gravity measurement needs to be performed in an elevated state.

Accessory Systems and Support

The AC15-LP™ platform itself is an excellent quality sensor, but it becomes a full-value weighing system with the appropriate accessories:

Indicators and Software

The accuracy of the measurement and the user experience are significantly influenced by the display unit used:

• TAC30™ CPU: A touchscreen display that provides advanced calculation functions and an intuitive user interface.
• RFX® Wireless Handheld Indicator: A wireless solution that allows the operator to read weight data from a safe distance while the scales remain in place.
• ACWeigh™ / iACWeigh™ Software: Applications specifically developed for aircraft weight and balance calculation, which automatically determine the center of gravity and check the permitted limits based on the axle load data provided by the platforms.

Calibration and Maintenance

Intercomp is committed to the long-term accuracy of its measuring instruments. Calibration and check systems are available for the AC15-LP™ system, such as CSM™ Manual Test Stand or CSA™ Automated Test Stand, which ensure that the scale always complies with strict aerospace regulations.

The AC15-LP™ low-profile aircraft scale is the foundation for reliable, precise, and efficient weight and balance management in modern aviation operations.