LTG Solutions for Aviation

Brake Cooling System Type BCS 315 / A380-B777

Quick and Efficient

Brake Cooling

„„ Quick cooling within a few minutes.

„„ Can be used for aeroplanes of type A380 and B777.

„„ Low-noise operation.

„„ Compact and ergonomic design.

„„ Can be used flexibly mobile and without any wires.

„„ Energy supply via rechargeable batteries.

„„ Customer-specific solutions on request.

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 LTG Brake Cooling System Type BCS 315 / A380-B777
Use / Function Design
The compact LTG Brake Cooling System was especially The mobile unit is delivered installed completely in an
developed to cool the brakes at the undercarriage of aluminium housing with two casters and blocking rollers.
aeroplanes, specifically the types Airbus A380 and The casters and installed brakes serve safe positioning.
Boeing B777. The light-weight design permits simple and ergonomic
operation: easy movement and guidance in a compatible
For efficient cooling, the BCS is placed right at the posture.
braked wheel.
The main component is an LTG high-performance cooling fan.
The BCS cools the brake components with the integrated
LTG high-performance fan through the rim openings. For energy supply, the BCS has rechargeable batteries
with a charger and cables as well as a charge condition
The air outlet at the BCS is beneficially pointing down so display.
that unimpaired and low-noise work below the airplane
is ensured.
Technical Data
The cooling process of the brake discs is considerably
accelerated with the BCS. Within a very short time, the „„ Motor rated output: 0,25 kW
aeroplane is ready to take off again. „„ Operating / control voltage: 24V
„„ Power supply: 230 V, 50 Hz, 1,7 A
„„ Ambient temperature: -5 °C bis +50 °C
„„ Weight: 140 kg
„„ Sound level at 1m distance: < 70 dB(A)
„„ Operating time: 4h

Dimensions

Temperature Simulation based on the measured Decay Factors

900,0
Free Cooling
LTG BCS
800,0
Target Temp

700,0

600,0
Temperature [°C]

500,0

400,0

300,0

200,0

100,0

0,0
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Time [min]

Cooling curve Cooling details

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