Aircraft manufacturers now demand wheels which are not only light but also have a long life capability. A typical civil aircraft project such as the Boeing 757, requires a fully approved wheel with a demonstrated life of 50,000 roll miles which equates to approximately 10,000 landings.
Aircraft Wheel Design and Proving
Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology ; 58 , 7 ; 8-13
1986-07-01
6 pages
Aufsatz (Zeitschrift)
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
Proving aircraft for military service
Engineering Index Backfile | 1954
Proving aircraft for military service
Engineering Index Backfile | 1954