Aircraft Wheel Construction
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What component is used to prevent pressure from leaking between the wheel halves when the tire is inflated?

  • Packing (correct)
  • Tie bolts
  • Inflating valve
  • Outboard half
  • Where are the brakes typically fitted on an aircraft wheel?

  • Tire section
  • Both halves
  • Inboard half (correct)
  • Outboard half
  • Which part of the wheel contains the inflating valve?

  • Outboard half (correct)
  • Tire section
  • Tie bolts
  • Inboard half
  • Which statement about the features of aircraft wheels is correct?

    <p>Both main gear wheels and nose gear wheels have similar features.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the tie bolts in an aircraft wheel?

    <p>To connect the wheel halves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Aircraft Wheel Construction

    • Aircraft wheel halves are joined using tie bolts.
    • Packing material is placed between the wheel halves to prevent pressure loss when the tire is inflated.
    • An inflation valve is located on the outboard half of the wheel.
    • These features apply to both main gear and nose gear wheels.
    • Brakes are typically installed only on main gear wheels.
    • The brakes are fitted to the inboard half of the wheel.

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    This quiz explores the construction and features of aircraft wheels. It covers the joining of wheel halves, the use of packing materials, and the location of inflation valves. Additionally, it distinguishes between main gear and nose gear wheels, highlighting brake installation.

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