Question

Which of the following is a basis for the selection of main wheel tires?

(a) Static landing case

(b) Short landing case

(c) Short loading case

(d) Static loading case

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The origin of the question is Aircraft Systems and Aviation topic in division Aircraft Systems and Aviation Overview of Aircraft Maintenance

Answer 1

Right option is (d) Static loading case

To explain: In order to select wheels to be used on the main wheel tires, the static loading case is a primary criterion. The said criteria evaluates the amount of load applied on the main gear while the aircraft is taxing at low speeds.