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AIR CRAFT TYRE TECHNOLOGY
Presented By GN Sanga
An Aircraft tyre carries 250 to 1,000 times its mass An Aircraft tyre carries 250 to 1,000 times its mass
compared to 50 times for a passenger car tyre, compared to 50 times for a passenger car tyre,
while aircraft tyre temperatures can fall to -50 ˚ while aircraft tyre temperatures can fall to -50 ˚
during flight and reach + 60 ˚ on the runwayduring flight and reach + 60 ˚ on the runway
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To bring out the salient To bring out the salient features of aircraft tyre features of aircraft tyre technologytechnology
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AIM
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Tyre classification
Tyre construction
Radial Vs Cross ply
Aircraft tyre operating characteristics
Design criteria
SCOPE
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Tyre manufacturing techniques
Tyre testing
Tyre storage
Maintenance practices
Conclusion
SCOPE
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TYRE CLASSIFICATION
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Type I
Type II
Type III
Type IV
Type V
AIRCRAFT TYRE CLASSIFICATION
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Type V
Type VI
Type VII
Type VIII
New design
AIRCRAFT TYRE CLASSIFICATION
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TYRE CONSTRUCTION
Automobile and truck tyreAutomobile and truck tyre
Long operationLong operation Relatively large loadRelatively large load Reasonably high Reasonably high speedspeed Deflection 12-14%Deflection 12-14%
Aircraft tyreAircraft tyre
Tremendous loadTremendous load Very high speedsVery high speeds Deflection 32-35%Deflection 32-35%
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TYRE CONSTRUCTION
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TreadTread
Removes waterRemoves water Increases tractionIncreases traction
Inter Tread FabricInter Tread Fabric
Reinforcement Reinforcement layerlayer Stable and Stable and distortion freedistortion free Protection to Protection to casing pliescasing plies
TYRE CONSTRUCTION
•TYRE CONSTRUCTION
CasingCasing
Layer of high modulus cordLayer of high modulus cord Installed around bed coilsInstalled around bed coils
BreakersBreakers
Added layer of fabricAdded layer of fabric Part of tyre casingPart of tyre casing
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TYRE CONSTRUCTION
BeadsBeads
Holds tyre on wheelHolds tyre on wheel High tensile wireHigh tensile wire Held by apexHeld by apex Filler gives strengthFiller gives strength
ChaffersChaffers
Prevents chaffing damagePrevents chaffing damage Reduces brake heatReduces brake heat Nylon material coated with rubberNylon material coated with rubber
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TYRE CONSTRUCTION
Side wallSide wall
Special rubber with anti oxidantsSpecial rubber with anti oxidants Protection against weatheringProtection against weathering Resistant toResistant to
ContaminationContaminationCutsCutsFlexing Flexing
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TYRE CONSTRUCTION
Inner linerInner liner
Inner face of tyreInner face of tyre Attached to first casing plyAttached to first casing ply Prevents leakage of inflation gasPrevents leakage of inflation gas
Chined tyresChined tyres
Type of nose wheel tyreType of nose wheel tyre Deflects water awayDeflects water away
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TYRE CONSTRUCTION
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Breaker packageBreaker package
For radial tyresFor radial tyres Below treadBelow tread Gives stiffnessGives stiffness Keep circumference constantKeep circumference constant
CasingCasing
Ply of fabric with rubber coated cordPly of fabric with rubber coated cord Cord direction 90 degree to bed directionCord direction 90 degree to bed direction
TYRE CONSTRUCTION
PROPERTIESPROPERTIES Cross-ply Radial
Cut Resistance - Tread NONO YESYESCut Resistance - Sidewall YESYES NONORepairability YESYES NONOTraction NONO YESYESHeat Resistance NONO YESYESWear Resistance NONO YESYESFlotation NONO YESYES
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CROSS-PLY Vs RADIAL
•CROSS PLY / BIAS TYRE
•RADIAL TYRE
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TYRE
OPERATING CHARACTERISTICSOPERATING CHARACTERISTICS
Heat GenerationHeat Generation
Heavy loads cause heat generation Heavy loads cause heat generation Heat DissipationHeat Dissipation Internal Heat generationInternal Heat generation
Centrifugal ForcesCentrifugal Forces
Heavy load and high speedHeavy load and high speed Onset of traction waveOnset of traction wave Traction wave lead to groove crackingTraction wave lead to groove cracking
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TYRE OPERATING CHARACTERISTICS
Tensile, compression and Shear forceTensile, compression and Shear force
Internal Tensile ForceInternal Tensile Force Tensile force on outer layer / Inner layerTensile force on outer layer / Inner layer Shear force are developed Shear force are developed Under inflationUnder inflation
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TYRE OPERATING CHARACTERISTICS
Tread wearTread wear
High operation temperatureHigh operation temperature High Speed BrakingHigh Speed Braking Sharp and Fast turnsSharp and Fast turns
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TYRE OPERATING CHARACTERISTICS
•TYRE OPERATING CHARACTERISTICS
Tyre Size selectionTyre Size selection
Main wheelMain wheel Loading capability Loading capability Most aft Centre of Gravity Most aft Centre of Gravity
Nose WheelNose Wheel Static LoadStatic Load Dynamic Braking conditionDynamic Braking condition Most forward aft Centre of Most forward aft Centre of GravityGravity
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TYRE OPERATING CHARACTERISTICS
Number of TyresNumber of Tyres
Tyre Size Tyre Size Inflation Pressure of the TyreInflation Pressure of the Tyre
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TYRE OPERATING CHARACTERISTICS
Based on static loading Based on static loading Total main gear load Fm is calculated Total main gear load Fm is calculated
Fm = Fm = ln * Wln * W lm+ ln lm+ ln Where lm & ln = distance measured Where lm & ln = distance measured from the aircraft Cg at from the aircraft Cg at its aft limit its aft limit W= Weight of AircraftW= Weight of Aircraft
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CHOICE OF MAIN WHEEL
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TYRE DESIGN
CHOICE OF MAIN CHOICE OF MAIN WHEELWHEEL
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CHOICE OF MAIN CHOICE OF MAIN WHEELWHEEL
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CHOICE OF NOSE CHOICE OF NOSE WHEELWHEEL
Based on Nose wheel load Fn during braking at Based on Nose wheel load Fn during braking at maximum effortmaximum effortFn = Fn = lm lm (W-L) + (W-L) + h hcg cg ( ( axax W - D+T) W - D+T)
lm+lnlm+ln lm+ln g lm+ln g
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CHOICE OF NOSE WHEEL
Where Where L = lift L = liftD = DragD = DragT = ThrustT = ThrustHcg = Height of Hcg = Height of
aircraft cgaircraft cgax ax = Constant = Constantgg
Factor of safety Factor of safety - 7%- 7% Future weight increase Future weight increase - 25 - 25 %%
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ADDITIONAL DESIGN CRITERIA
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AIR CRAFT TYRE
MANUFACTURING PROCESS
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Raw materialsRaw materials
Natural rubber or polyisopreneNatural rubber or polyisoprene Styrene-butadiene co-polymerStyrene-butadiene co-polymer PolybutadienePolybutadiene Halobutyl rubberHalobutyl rubber Carbon blackCarbon black SilicaSilica
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MANUFACTURING PROCESS
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MANUFACTURING PROCESS
Raw materialsRaw materials
SulphurSulphur Complex organic Complex organic compoundscompounds Activators Activators Anti oxidantsAnti oxidants Textile fabricTextile fabric
•STEPS IN MANUFACTURING PROCESS
Rubber (natural or synthetic)Rubber (natural or synthetic) -- 38%38% Filler Filler (carbon black, silica, (carbon black, silica,
carbon chalk)carbon chalk) -- 30%30% Reinforcement materialsReinforcement materials -- 16%16% PlasticizersPlasticizers -- 10%10% ChemicalsChemicals -- 4%4% Anti-oxidantsAnti-oxidants -- 1%1% MiscMisc -- 1%1%
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MANUFACTURING PROCESS
Typical tyre
Compounding & MixingCompounding & Mixing
Homogeneous mixtureHomogeneous mixtureTwo counter rotating rotors employedTwo counter rotating rotors employedSheet comes out in the form of stripSheet comes out in the form of stripNon-uniform distribution of carbon blackNon-uniform distribution of carbon black
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MANUFACTURING PROCESS
•BANBURY MIXING
Component preparationComponent preparation
CalenderingCalendering Produce body pliesProduce body plies Large dia rolls squeeze Large dia rolls squeeze rubber into rubber into thin sheetthin sheet Fabric (Textile) CalenderFabric (Textile) Calender Steel Calender Steel Calender
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MANUFACTURING PROCESS
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MANUFACTURING PROCESS
Component preparationComponent preparation
ExtrusionExtrusion Contains a screw , barrel, drive Contains a screw , barrel, drive heater & dieheater & die Compound is pushed thro’ a die Compound is pushed thro’ a die Can be rolled on spool or cut thro’ Can be rolled on spool or cut thro’ lengthlength
•EXTRUSION – PREPARATION •OF TREADS AND SIDEWALLS
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Component preparationComponent preparation
Bead buildingBead building Single Strand Single Strand Multi StrandMulti Strand
MANUFACTURING PROCESS
•BEAD PRODUCTION
•STEEL CALENDERING
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Tyre Building
Assembling process
Manual or Automatic
“Green Tyre”
Robot employment
MANUFACTURING PROCESS
•Inner Liner •Body Ply: Mounting
•Tread Mounting
•TYRE ASSEMBLING PROCESS
•Green Tyre
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Curing
Final shape
Tread patter and engraving
Typical curing time
Car tyre 15min
Air craft tyre 10 – 20 Hrs
MANUFACTURING PROCESS
•CURING PRESS/MOULD
•Tyre Mould •Tyre Press
•TYRE MOULD & PRESS
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Final product
Operations performed
Uniformity measurement
Balance measurement
X-ray inspection
Visual inspection
MANUFACTURING PROCESS
•Tyre Balance •Visual Inspection
•TYRE MANUFACTURING
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AIR CRAFT TYRE TESTING
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AIRCRAFT TYRE TESTING
Dynamic Testing on Dynamometers
Tread Wear Testing
Physical Properties Testing
Non-Destructive evaluation
Hydrostatic Burst Testing
Static Testing
AIRCRAFT TYRE TESTING MACHINE
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Dynamic Testing on Dynamometers
Taxi Takeoff Landing Taxi Cross-wind Landing Rejected Takeoff Taxi Durability Double Overload Takeoff Flat Spot Decay Cornering Force
AIRCRAFT TYRE TESTING
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Tread Wear Testing
Taxi Takeoff
Landing Taxi
Camber Taxi
µ-slip with braking
Runway Simulation
AIRCRAFT TYRE TESTING
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Physical Properties Testing
Vertical Load Deflection
Lateral Load Deflection
Fore/Aft Load Deflection
Tread Force Measurement
Tread Pressure Measurement
Tread Slip Measurement
AIRCRAFT TYRE TESTING
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Non-Destructive evaluation
Separations
Looseness (Fatigue)
Low Inter ply Adhesion
Porosity and Voids
Trapped Air and Bubbles
Poor Cord Adhesion
Broken Cords
AIRCRAFT TYRE TESTING
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Hydrostatic Burst Testing
10,000 psi Maximum Capacity
Variable Pressure Rate
Computer Generated Plots
AIRCRAFT TYRE TESTING
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Static Testing
Vertical Load Deflection
Lateral Load Deflection
Torsional Load Deflection
Combined Load
Bead Break Resistance
Bottoming Load Deflection
AIRCRAFT TYRE TESTING
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AIR CRAFT TYRE STORAGE
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AIRCRAFT TYRE STORAGE
Handling of tyreHandling of tyre
Two prong fork/ sharp Two prong fork/ sharp equipmentsequipments
Wide & flat fork truckWide & flat fork truckRounded bar through centreRounded bar through centre
•TYRE HANDLING
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AIRCRAFT TYRE STORAGE
Ozone EffectOzone Effect
Atmosphere ozoneAtmosphere ozoneOzone by industriesOzone by industriesOzone and organic materialsOzone and organic materials
•OZONE EFFECT
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AIRCRAFT TYRE STORAGE
Avoiding OzoneAvoiding Ozone
Avoid strong air currentsAvoid strong air currentsAvoid electric devicesAvoid electric devicesProtective chemicals Protective chemicals
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AIRCRAFT TYRE STORAGE
Ideal StorageIdeal Storage
Cool, dry & no direct sunlightCool, dry & no direct sunlightNo fluorescent lamps, electric No fluorescent lamps, electric
devicesdevicesNo contact with POLNo contact with POL
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AIRCRAFT TYRE STORAGE
Ideal StorageIdeal Storage
Stored verticallyStored verticallyFlat and wide surfaceFlat and wide surfaceFirst in-first outFirst in-first out
Lightly lubricated with talc powderLightly lubricated with talc powder
•TYRE STORAGE
•TYRE STACKING
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AIRCRAFT TYRE STORAGE
StackingStacking
Stacking permissibleStacking permissible Up to 40 Inches Up to 40 Inches - 5 - 5 Between 40 and Between 40 and 49 inches - 449 inches - 4 Over 49 inches Over 49 inches - 3 - 3
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AIRCRAFT TYRE
MAINTENANCE PRACTICES
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INFLATION PRESSURE MAINTENANCE
Under inflated Tyre
External Heat
Internal Heat
Over inflated Tyre
PERIODICITYPERIODICITY OF PRESSURE CHECKOF PRESSURE CHECK
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Every 24 HoursEvery 24 Hours
Before every flightBefore every flight
IDEAL WAY TO CHECK TYRE PRESSUREIDEAL WAY TO CHECK TYRE PRESSURE
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Use of calibrated pressure gauge
Ambient Temperature
Sl No.
Measured pressure range(% of Operational pr.)
Tyre status
01 More than 105 % Over inflated02 From 105 to 100 % Correct pressure
03 From 100 to 95 % Permitted pressure decrease per day
04 From 95 to 80 % Under inflated05 Less than 80 % Flat tyre
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RECOMMENDED TYRE PRESSURES
WEAR LIMITSWEAR LIMITS
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Retreadable Tyres
Non Retreadable Tyres
Wet Surfaces
Dimpled Tyres
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DAMAGE LIMITS
Chevron cutting
Tread chunking
Cut damage
Casing plies cut
Tread Cut more than 50% deep
Tread Cut more than 50% across
Shoulder wear
Side Wall Cracking
•CHEVRON CUTTING
•TREAD CHUNKING
•SIDE WALL WEAR
•TIRE BURST
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HAPPY LANDINGS !