hubcaps on the 737NG

[EightsOnPylons]

I have heard that the hubcaps on the 737NG series aircraft have several different important functions, can someone please inform me about it.

thank you /eightsOn

[flite idol]

Yeah, when you come to a screeching halt, they keep spinning, looks cool man!

[justcoolen]

Was that on "pimp my ride"?

[bushpilot]

Man, r they too cheap to put "dubz"

[BOAC]

Eightson - not sure about the NG but on the 'classic' they 'fair' the retracted wheels which partly avoids the need for doors that cover the wheels. I suspect it is the same on the NG.

[michaelknight]

I am lead to beleive they are part of the anti-skid system and you can't dispatch without them. Looking in the MEL I can't find a reference, but like I said that's what I am lead to beleive.

MK

[oncemorealoft]

Do Easyjet 737NGs lose many hub caps in LPL?

I'll get me coat......

[Astra driver]

Southwest recently reported to the Detroit Metropolitan Police Department that they have been experiencing a rash of thefts of hub caps from their aircraft...

[davethelimey]

You need to hold them on with twisty ties.