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Old 22nd Oct 2007, 11:01
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I was always taught that a pilot should not jump on the brakes after takeoff, becasue the rapidly spinning tire, which had increased diameter a bit due to centrafugal force, would be a bit more loose on the bead, and could turn on a suddenly stopped rim. I take the side that even a tubeless tire should not be sliding on the rim. Something's going to get damaged, and it will be less safe.

I've seen lots of tube tires (both aircraft and otherwise) where the tire (or at least tube) has turned on the rim, and the valve stem is projecting at an odd angle.

Of course, my comment is withdrawn, if the aircraft manufacturer specifies this procedure.

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