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Old 1st Oct 2010, 17:05
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Plewis
 
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Tests have shown that the reduction in wear of the tyres is minimal. Wheel speed is related to groundspeed and aircraft do not have ground speed measurement. Whatever method would be used to spin up the wheels, would be added weight. This means added fuel burn to carry this weight during flight. The system would also require maintenance; cost of ownership. All in all, a non starter.

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