Laboratory Evaluation of a Folding-Sidewall Aircraft Tire.

Abstract

The 38.5/28 x 13.0-16, 12-ply rating, folding-sidewall tire was laboratory evaluated by the Air Force Flight Dynamics Laboratory for installation on a USAF C-131B cargo aircraft. A compact fold is offered by the tire, with a folded outside diameter of 28 inches and an expanded diameter of 38 inches. Rapid folding of the tire in 14 seconds from the rated inflation pressure was repeatedly demonstrated between simulated takeoff and landing cycles. The tire's operational capabilities were demonstrated. Potential areas for refinement of folding-sidewall tires have been identified. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1972
Accession Number
AD0893438

Entities

People

  • Paul M. Wagner

Organizations

  • Flight Dynamics Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Aircraft Equipment
  • Aircraft Tires
  • Aircrafts
  • Buildings And Structures
  • Cargo Aircraft
  • Diameters
  • Dynamics
  • Research Facilities
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Tires
  • Transport Aircraft
  • Vehicles

Readers

  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Materials Science