Fuel Gauging and Electronics - Fluid Systems Division | Parker US
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Long recognized as a leading provider of innovative aircraft gauging systems and electronic control applications, FSD measurement and management systems and components reduce weight and save fuel while minimizing costs and maximizing efficiency.

Supplying the world’s largest commercial airliners and smallest business jets, we design, manufacture, and certify all key gauging technologies, including systems compliant to Federal Aviation requirements. 

Advanced designs to address customer needs and greater efficiency

Parker has been recognized by all of the major aircraft manufacturers as a leading provider of innovative and reliable aerospace systems and components for a wide range of advanced measurement, management, and control applications.

 

Our aircraft fuel gauging systems are at the forefront of safety, satisfying all applicable FAA requirements by using advanced features and technology. • FAR 25.981 certified systems • Fault-tolerant architectures • Extensive automatic fault detection and isolation • Onboard attitude-error correction • Sophisticated microprocessors • Application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs) • Solid-state displays • Active and passive densitometers.

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The Fluid Systems Division gets it right the first time

To test our fluid measurement and management systems and electronic controllers, we maintain all the sophisticated tools necessary to design, manufacture, assemble, and test complete system solutions that keep our customers moving at the speed of flight.

 

FSD tests hundreds of fuel-level sensing probes each month. Analyses for capacitance, continuity, and other factors ensure that our sensors offer the most precise degree of accuracy.

 

Additionally, using modern architecture that meets the hardware and software requirements of RTCA DO-254 level A and DO-178 level A respectively, our line of high-performance electronic controllers is comprehensive.

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Our aircraft gauging systems and components can be found on fixed- and rotary-winged commercial, commuter, business, and military aircraft – reducing weight and saving fuel as they minimize costs and maximize efficiency for the world’s largest commercial airliners and the smallest microjet aircraft.  We are proud to design, manufacture, certify and support aerospace fuel gauging systems, flight control actuation electronics, fuel management systems, motor controllers, fuel tank, engine, utility and logical controllers, and other build-to-print electronics. 

Additionally, many consumers need custom systems to meet the exact specifications of their applications. Parker is uniquely suited to take on these challenges. Our innovative thinking and leadership have led to fluid systems that set new standards for maturity at entry into service, as well as safety, reliability, accuracy, and maintainability – qualities that lead to lower cost of ownership for you and higher dispatch reliability for your customers.