Aircraft Tire Casing
Aircraft Tire Casing: The structural part of a tire.The post Aircraft Tire Casing appeared first on Aviation Glossary.
View ArticleAircraft Tire Flatspotting
Aircraft Tire Flatspotting: This term describes two conditions: (1) A localized accelerated wear condition associated with landings. (2) A temporary or permanent “out-of-round” condition resulting from...
View ArticleAircraft Tire Undercutting
Aircraft Tire Undercutting: A rubber fracture that progresses from the tread surface, or in a groove, in a direction parallel to the ply structure.The post Aircraft Tire Undercutting appeared first on...
View ArticleAircraft Tire Tread
Aircraft Tire Tread: The expendable rubber wearing surface of any pneumatic tire. It contains the groove pattern designed to facilitate water removal from the contact patch, and may, or may not,...
View ArticleAircraft Tire Transverse Crack
Aircraft Tire Transverse Crack: A crack at an angle that is not parallel to the principle direction of the outer ply, breaker, or belt.The post Aircraft Tire Transverse Crack appeared first on Aviation...
View ArticleAircraft Tire Sidewall
Aircraft Tire Sidewall: The rubber side area of the tire located between the shoulder and the beads that covers the underlying structure and protects the carcass from damage.The post Aircraft Tire...
View ArticleAircraft Tire Sidewall Vents
Aircraft Tire Sidewall Vents: Specific perforations in the lower sidewalls of tubeless tires, usually located above the rim centering rib, and defined by paint marks. These perforations release...
View ArticleAircraft Tire Separation
Aircraft Tire Separation: Failure of adhesion between components or tearing within a single tire component.The post Aircraft Tire Separation appeared first on Aviation Glossary.
View ArticleAircraft Tire Safety Cage
Aircraft Tire Safety Cage: A reinforced structure that has been specifically designed to protect service personnel from the effects of any explosive event that may occur during the pressurization of a...
View ArticleAircraft Radial Tire
Aircraft Radial Tire: A pneumatic tire in which the ply cords extend to the beads and are laid substantially at 90 degrees to the centerline of the tire. Additional stabilization is provided by...
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