Iv’e just read an article about tyre failure on a DC10
I thought the use of retreads would be a practice frowned upon by most of the reputable Airlines
Has anybody had any experience in this area or heard any stories about the use of retreads
By: KabirT - 13th June 2003 at 17:02
that will be good!:D
By: wysiwyg - 13th June 2003 at 12:13
I’ll be using a pair of 211’s this afternoon to Mahon. I’ll see if I can stuff one in my flightbag afterwards if you don’t mind a mini Trent!
By: KabirT - 13th June 2003 at 12:00
ah while ur at it…..can u get me a RR Trent fr my room?:p 😀 🙂 😉 😎
By: wysiwyg - 13th June 2003 at 11:57
Delighted to be of service Sir!
By: KabirT - 13th June 2003 at 11:56
cheers Wys!:)
By: wysiwyg - 13th June 2003 at 11:41
Retreads are where they take an old worn down tyre and re-apply new layers of rubber compound to return the tyre to as new condition. It used to be fairly common practice in the UK car business but not so much now as cars have become much faster. The car retread business is nowhere near as high tech and exacting as the airline retread business.
By: KabirT - 13th June 2003 at 11:30
what exactly are retreads?
By: wysiwyg - 13th June 2003 at 11:26
To the best of my knowledge all airlines use retreads with no noticeable problems that would be bettered by new tyres. Aircraft tyres are highly complex structures coping with pressures considerably nigher than those used on land based vehicles. The gas used to fill the tyres is high in nitrogen for fire suppression purposes. In the event of too much energy trying to be dissipated through the tyre fusible plugs melt causing the tyre to automatically deflate, aiding the stopping process.
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June 13, 2003 at 7:32 am