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Forum: Tech Log

15th Dec 2010, 02:52

Replies: 53

Nitrogen Tyre Inflation

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Posted By SNS3Guppy

Yes, I surely have. Extensively. I don't put...

Yes, I surely have. Extensively. I don't put anything but nitrogen in aircraft tires. When home, I put compressed air in my car tires, either from my own compressor, or one found at a gas station....

Forum: Tech Log

14th Dec 2010, 13:48

Replies: 53

Nitrogen Tyre Inflation

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Posted By SNS3Guppy

The physics behind sidewall flex in an aircraft...

The physics behind sidewall flex in an aircraft tire and sidewall flex in a car tire are the same.

The primary reason for blow-outs in car tires is underinflation, and it doesn't take much to...

Forum: Tech Log

13th Dec 2010, 16:04

Replies: 53

Nitrogen Tyre Inflation

Views: 16,120

Posted By SNS3Guppy

This is untrue. While obviously brake use heats...

This is untrue. While obviously brake use heats a brake and wheel assembly, sidewall flex accounts for significant heat rise. In large heavy aircraft, this can have a significant impact on brake...

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