Aircraft Tires
Care and Maintenance Tire Care and Maintenance
19. Tires in Other than Aircraft Service
Bridgestone aircraft tires are designed and manufactured for use only on aircraft. Any unauthorized use of Bridgestone aircraft tires for ground use is strictly prohibited.
20. Storage of Tires
- Storage should be kept clean and tidy. Floor and walls shall be free from contaminants; such like oil, chemical, water, and foreign objects; such as metal debris, stones, wood chips etc to avoid tire damage.
Ensure that no rain leaks through the roof, windows or doors in the storage location. - Keep storage area practically dark. If there are windows, curtain or films shall be installed to avoid strong sunlight. If illumination is done by fluorescent tubes, those shall be turned off unless needed.
- Storage room shall be cool and dry in practical sense. Source of ozone, such as electric motors, electric generators, battery chargers, electric welding equipment and else, shall be kept away from tires. Keep away radiant heat from tires.
- Preferred position of tires are upright to avoid deformation and difficulty at assembling with wheels, as a consequence. Use of the tire rack is highly recommended. It is recommended to rotate tires periodically.
Note; There is no time limit for tire storage in case the tire has been stored in the circumstances described above.If storage conditions are not ideal, please consult with your Bridgestone contact. We may recommend tires to be returned for re-inspection.
21. Handling of tires
Using forklift is not recommended, except in the case where tires are on pallets.
22. Transportation & Storage of Tire/Wheel Assemblies
When storing or transporting serviceable tire/wheel assemblies, it is permissible to inflate with nitrogen to full service pressure. Take care to ensure that the valve cap is installed and tightened to the specified torque value.
Worn assemblies and/or those deemed unserviceable for any reason should be shipped and/or stored at low inflation pressure.
23. Precautions during Unloading
Strictly observe the following precautions when unloading tires.
- Do not throw, sit on or kick tires. Those careless deeds may result in scratches, cracking and permanent deformation.
- Check the insides of trucks to ascertain there is no oil or water that may contaminate the tires or nails, stones, wood chips etc. that may damage the tires on the truck bed or walls during transportation. Use rugs or other padding to prevent the tires from becoming scratched or soiled.
24. Service Claim Memorandum
In the case that a product claim is initiated, fill out the Service Claim Memorandum shown on the next page, or an authorized alternative form, with the necessary information and mail it to Bridgestone.
By observing the basic procedures mentioned in the foregoing pages, tire life can be maximized and unnecessary damage to tires and to aircraft avoided. External damage can usually be detected, but if internal damage appears evident, the damaged tire should be returned to Bridgestone for inspection.
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Tire Care and Maintenance
- 10. Removal by tire condition other than tread wear
11. Dismounting Bias Tires
12. Dismounting Radial Tires
13. Remounting of tires
14. Tire condition unsuitable for retreading - 15. Matching Tire Diameters
16. Tire Flat-spot
17. Protection from Contamination
18. Maintenance of Airport Surfaces - 19. Tires in Other than Aircraft Service
20. Storage of Tires
21. Handlings of tires
22. Transportation & Storage of Tire/Wheel Assemblies
23. Precautions during Unloading
24. Service Claim Memorandum
