Examination and Recommended Action | Aircraft Tires

Care and Maintenance

Sidewall

SIDEWALL CRACKING (Upper side and lower side) Circumferential cracks

POSSIBLE CAUSES

Circumferential cracks are caused by load shear and stress combined with low tire inflation pressure.
Cracking in the area where the tire touches the rim flange can occur due to the mechanical interaction between the rim flange and the lower sidewall of the tire during deflection.

RECOMMENDATION

If fabric is exposed, remove the tire.

* WARNING

Do not probe cut to measure cut depth. Judge visually only.

CHIPPING AND CHUNKING
RIB TEARING
CORD EXPOSURE IN TREAD GROOVE
IMPACT BREAK
SKID BURST
BULGE/BLISTER
SIDEWALL CUTS
SIDEWALL CRACKING Circumferential cracks
WEATHERING & RADIAL CRACKING
CASING BREAK UP (CBU)
INNERLINER WRINKLING
OVERHEATING FROM EXCESSIVE BRAKING
CHAFER DAMAGE
HEAT BURST

Care and Maintenance

Sidewall

SIDEWALL CRACKING (Upper side and lower side) Circumferential cracks

POSSIBLE CAUSES

RECOMMENDATION

* WARNING

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