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Forum: Engineers & Technicians

12th May 2010, 19:12

Replies: 27

Tyre pressures are crucial

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Posted By C-46

Aircraft Tires Have Vent Holes Punched in them, They Leak

What most pilots don't know, or want to know and some mechanics don't know either is that aircraft tires are made to leak inflation gas. A series of small pin holes are punched into them above the...

Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.

9th Apr 2010, 02:56

Replies: 122

N999LJ Learjet 60 crashes on take-off SC.

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Posted By C-46

No excuse for underinflated tires on high...

No excuse for underinflated tires on high performance aircraft, not rocket science. The green dots on tubless tires mean they "weep". Give the crew and edication and a tire guage. Remember Nationair...

Forum: Tech Log

25th Sep 2009, 13:07

Replies: 18

Long term storage of aircraft tyres

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Posted By C-46

Saber T-33 Main Tires

This may be old news, but the F-86 and T-33 main tires are quite common. MD-80 nose tires work well. As far a storage "cool and dry" is the key. Also avoid armorall. Carnauba paste wax can be used to...

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