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November 26th, 2004, 21:36
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| Newbie  Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: CA
Posts: 26
|  Maybe I\'m crazy... Would it make sense to install a device on the landing gear of jet that accelerated the rotation speed of the wheels to a speed somewhat near the ground speed of the jet before it touched down, thus reducing the wear of the tires? The only downsides I can see are added weight and less braking effect produced by the obliteration of the a few layers of tread. Thoughts? |
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November 26th, 2004, 21:49
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| Old Skool  Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: da' Bayou
Posts: 1,685
| Re: Maybe I\'m crazy... I don't know, sounds like more hassle than it would be worth, and yet another thing to break down. |
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November 26th, 2004, 21:50
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| Senior Member  Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: LAX
Posts: 658
| Re: Maybe I\'m crazy... A system like that and the maintenance issues it would have would probably cost a lot more than replacing the tires when they wear out. K.I.S.S.  |
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November 26th, 2004, 21:54
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| Old Skool  Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Santa Clarita, CA
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  | Re: Maybe I\'m crazy... [ QUOTE ] A system like that and the maintenance issues it would have would probably cost a lot more than replacing the tires when they wear out. K.I.S.S. [/ QUOTE ] I'll make like Smokey on this and second that emotion. |
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November 26th, 2004, 21:54
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| Newbie Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: CA
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| Re: Maybe I\'m crazy... Good points. Anyone know how much the airlines spend on rubber these days? |
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November 26th, 2004, 21:56
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| Junior Member  Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Australia
Posts: 233
| Re: Maybe I\'m crazy... I've seen a 'wheel spinner' on a Citation a few yrs back that operated in and out of gravel strips. The owner said that not only did it help on tyre wear, but also helped with preventing stone damage to the airframe by not flicking as many stones up upon touchdown. Edit: Forgot to mention this was a nose wheel modification only, not the mains. |
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November 26th, 2004, 22:14
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| Old Skool  Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: New York
Posts: 1,664
| Re: Maybe I\'m crazy... I remember reading a thread similar to this a long time ago... Basically, the weight and expense added is not worth the outcome, it's simply cheaper to replace the worn tires/brakes. errr. which reading the thread, has already been said  |
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