Various tests were conducted on a 49x17/26 PR aircraft tire that had been designed as a lightweight tire for use on the C-5A military transport. This tire is approximately 25 per cent lighter than a tire of the same size and ply rating that would be used in commercial airline service. The tires were tested at 40 per cent, 37 per cent, and 35 per cent deflections. These deflections were obtained by adjusting the inflation pressure while the load on the tire remained constant at 60,000 pounds. It was determined that the tire would operate successfully under the test conditions at 35% deflection. Prior to testing, the tires were subjected to conditions of high vacuum and low temperature. It was determined that the tires were not adversely affected by these conditions.


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    Title :

    Lightweight tire concept for space shuttle


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    Publication date :

    1973-10-30


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    Report


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    English


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