Snapon,
To clarify, I was only referring to the practice of inflation to working pressures for storage and prior to installation.
I did not refer to removal practices, because this is generally covered in the MIM, and most require you to release the pressure prior to removal. I have not worked on a large aircraft where this is not the case.
As for LAME, my experience with his work practices would unfailingly lead me to believe he does not practice what he preaches. In fact, he is not correct as I originally stated, the storage inflation pressures are operating pressures, and they are determined by company policy here in Aus.
Snapon, I suggest you ask Goodyear if they see a need to rack the wheels at reduced pressure. I have, and they do not. It is up to the QA department to promulgate company policy. A previous company I was with even flew their flight spares around at full working pressure, again advised by the manufacturer. The reason I know this, is that I complained when I found one at full working pressure they got clarification from the manufacturer and sent it to me, on the manufacturer's letterhead!
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