How long does a set of tyres last on an airplane?

Question

How long do the tyres last on an average passenger aircraft with the constant take offs and landings, it just got me wondering when i see all the skid marks at an airport the other day, i would have thought they must be replaced quite often, anyway whaddaya think ?????

Answer 1

Lots of different factors can effect tire wear on airplanes... The weight of the airplane on take off and on landing; the type of surface they're landing on; the weather conditions and temperature of the runway and tarmac; the skill of the pilots making the landing; how hard the brakes are applied during landings and taxi to and from the gate...

The average commercial aircraft tire is inspected by licensed aircraft mechanics every day the aircraft is in service, and checked by pilots and ground crews at every stop. They are replaced when the tire is worn to established limits of tread wear or there is evidence of damage or pending failure.

The average airliner tire will last between 100 and 400 landings. Then it is removed from service and sent back to the manufacturer or a recapping facility for a complete inspection and rebuild. A properly rebuilt tire is just as safe and will last just as long as a new one.

Answer 2

Depends,

I've had a tyre fail first time out and ones that have been on the a/c for years. Heavy handed landings get through them quicker. Like car tyres they have acceptable tolerences etc. A 747-400 tyre can last on average about 100 cycles or 100 take off or landings. Smaller jets more larger ones less ( antanov's, A380). But I will say that the tyres are incredibly tough and have a number of mechanisms such as nitrogen which increase tyre effectiveness.

Answer 3

JetDoc is correct again!

Most mechanics carry around a small tread depth gauge and check the tires during an overnight check, for some reason mine is ground down a little on the end, I have no idea why......hehe

Different airlines will set their own serviceable limits tho everybody is about the same, depending on the tire mfg or the a/c type.

Unless there is a blown tire on takeoff or landing their *should* never be a delay for a tire change as they are scheduled for overnight services, unless you get a pilot who does not like that small nick in the sidewall and demands you change the tire, even though you have a standing EO that states it is okay for service.....

Answer 4

Good question and I don't know. But it is based on landings or "flight cycles" and has nothing to do with miles. I would guess that the tire be designed to last C-check to C-check. So for instance, an A-320 and Boeing 737 would have a c-check every 18 months. Tires would be routinely inspected at shorter intervals and replaced if and as required due to damage, wear, etc.

Answer 5

It just depends on the type of tire, like how much the ply is and of course how many landings and take offs the aircraft has. So if anyone is ever in need of a tire, you can contact Falcon Crest Aviation @ several different branches. number: 800-327-6380. We carry Goodyear and some Michelin and Condor.

Answer 6

Depends on the kind of plane and the type of flying they do, short-hop planes obviously will get less miles than a long-haul plane because the wear and tear only happens on landing and take off. Maybe you'd get a million miles out of some.

Answer 7

It depends with how the pilots land the planes.Some burst new tyres when they drop the planes from the sky or land with the brakes on.

Answer 8

I met an american once, who said he was in the trade, who told me most of them are actually recycled and replaced frequently (every few flights for long-haul). I can't remember the exact details, and dont know if it was for real but interesting idea - never even dreamt i was trusting my life to re-moulds (he gave me lots of info on why that was good, rather then "new"!)

Answer 9

F/A-18, flying off a aircraft carrier, will last much longer.

Answer 10

Its got to depend on how many take/off and landings