AVweb Promotional Video: Michelin on Proper Inflation

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Key Takeaways:

  • Aircraft tires experience significant wear during taxiing, not solely during landings.
  • Underinflation causes tires to heat up excessively, leading to accelerated wear and premature, expensive replacement.
  • Michelin Tire emphasizes the critical importance of proper inflation to prolong the life and ensure the safe operation of aircraft tires.
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Although most people think multiple landings are what wears aircraft tires the most, the reality is that they take a bit of beating during taxi, too. And if tires are underinflated, they’ll tend to heat up more, causing accelerated wear and premature replacement of an expensive tire. In this brief video, Michelin Tire explains the importance of proper inflation.

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