Press Release

Issued by Crane Aerospace & Electronics.

November 17, 2014

Crane Aerospace & Electronics, a segment of Crane Co., has received a supplemental type certificate (STC) from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) for the SmartStem wireless tyre pressure system for Cessna Citation business jets.

The Citation models covered under the new STC include the 550, S550, 560, 560XL, 560XLS, 560XLS+, 650, and 750. With this STC, EASA joins the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in certifying Crane's patented SmartStem technology on nearly all Cessna Citation models. Operators can take tire pressure readings in seconds without risking stem damage or gas loss, drastically simplifying the preflight checklist and saving money and time.

Crane is in the process of certifying SmartStem on additional business, regional, and large commercial aircraft with multiple regulatory authorities to meet customer demand.

“EASA certification on these Cessna Citation models represents a significant opportunity for SmartStem,” said Rick Jones, senior vice president, sensing & utility systems for Crane. “We're pleased that Citation operators in Europe can now experience the operational safety and cost efficiency benefits of SmartStem.”