Valve cap missing
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From: cheshire
People should be aware of the dangers of FOD, next time i see a wheel being changed i wil be reminding them of the dangers, imagine a cap going into the spinning wheel on the front of the engine with the engine running! 
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From: EGSS
"The spinning wheel" I think you mean the fan or 1st stage LP compressor if being pedantic. I don't think many engineers would appreciate you reminding them on how to "torque" a valve cap properly. Has "The Hitcher" moved from Norfolk to Chesire.
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From: north west
This might help at least you dont have to remove the dust cap to check the pressure even the security guards could have one to save the Engineer some time.
YouTube - Aircraft Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) from Crane Aerospace & Electronics
YouTube - Aircraft Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) from Crane Aerospace & Electronics
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From: earth
How many times we have all found a tyre (with a tight valve cap) at 50psi 2 hrs after hitting the stand and dustcaps are what we are obsessed with to record posts! I tight turn offers a greater threat!
Most of us have procedures to check pressure on a schedule and have spare valve caps.
TROLLS PROCEDE!
Most of us have procedures to check pressure on a schedule and have spare valve caps.
TROLLS PROCEDE!
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From: Bonnydoon
I can't believe this thread has attracted 197 hits of erm.. "Engineers" arguing over the function of a valve cap..
It's not the question but the answers that are painful
Might be time to throw in the towel fellas and finding a more suitable occupation. "Would you like fries with that?"
Shouldn't this be in the spotters forum??
Time to move onto a more stimulating thread!
It's not the question but the answers that are painful
Might be time to throw in the towel fellas and finding a more suitable occupation. "Would you like fries with that?"
Shouldn't this be in the spotters forum??
Time to move onto a more stimulating thread!
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From: England
Originally Posted by Tranwell
Find a torque wrench which will accurately tighten to the usual 6 lb in. A tiny torque.
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From: on the edge
Mmmm - no don't close the thread, is interesting and yet amusing to consider the importance of the valve cap.
I would have thought that the impact pressure on large aircraft tyres is quite high and that the sealed cap assists keeping the tyre valve seated.
Cheers
I would have thought that the impact pressure on large aircraft tyres is quite high and that the sealed cap assists keeping the tyre valve seated.
Cheers
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From: UK
and maybe see what the guy who paints lines on the taxiways thinks about it.....
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From: By the Sea
Where is fu&@#ng Hitcher
I had to run to stores today,because on my walk around I found my PRIMARY SEAL missing. Then I couldn't find the torque wrench............. Almost changed the wheel, then remembered its only a dust cap. Hitcher wherever you are bring back my cap. It wont fit on your Ford's tyre. A319 cap......sorry.
