New accessory combines continuous carbon monoxide monitoring, a real-time digital display, and fast USB charging
Sporty’s recently launched the new Flight Gear® Carbon Monoxide Detector Charger, a compact cockpit accessory that continuously monitors carbon monoxide levels on an easy-to-read screen while also providing fast charging for EFBs, smartphones, and other portable devices.
Carbon monoxide remains one of general aviation's most serious—and least visible—safety hazards. Because the odorless, colorless gas can enter an aircraft cabin through exhaust leaks or other openings, pilots may not recognize the danger until symptoms begin to impair judgment and performance. In recent years, the National Transportation Safety Board has renewed its call for the FAA to require carbon monoxide detectors in general aviation aircraft, citing numerous accidents attributed to carbon monoxide poisoning and encouraging broader adoption of active cockpit detectors.
Designed for both safety and convenience, the Carbon Monoxide Detector Charger continuously measures cockpit carbon monoxide levels and displays real-time readings on a bright LED screen. The detector, which plugs into the aircraft’s standard accessory port, monitors concentrations from 0 to 1,000 parts per million (ppm) and activates both visual and audible alerts when levels reach 50 ppm, providing pilots with an early warning that can be seen and heard, even in a busy cockpit environment.
Constructed from durable aluminum alloy, this compact unit is compatible with both 12-volt and 24-volt aircraft electrical systems and features both USB-A and USB-C fast-charging ports. By combining continuous carbon monoxide monitoring with everyday device charging, the Flight Gear Carbon Monoxide Detector Charger adds an important layer of safety without requiring additional cockpit space or wiring.
While regular exhaust system inspections remain an essential part of aircraft maintenance, an active carbon monoxide detector provides another layer of defense against a hazard pilots cannot see or smell.
The Flight Gear Carbon Monoxide Detector Charger is available now for just $49.95 at Sportys.com.
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