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Old 7th Apr 2010, 10:58
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Tyre change - when a wheel assy goes to the wheel overhaul facility to replace the worn out tyre. This is when it is inflated in a cage.

Wheel change - when a worn out wheel assy is removed from an a/c.

Wheel assy's are normally stored at 40psi not 200psi, once on they are inflated to the nominal pressure. You'll notice that those inflating the tyre on the a/c stand in line with the wheel assy, so should the hub fail it doesn't take their legs off.
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