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Joes, the swivel fitting was already out for a rebuild and I wanted to pressure test it prior to reinstall, it held 1750 PSI for 24 hours. While I have not tried to lock up the brakes, I think I could. The optional large tire is an 18x5.5. I’ll be back at the plane on the 2nd or 3rd and will measure the brake disc for you then.
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It is pretty easy to lock up the brakes with 18x5.5 set up.
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Joes, the heavy duty brakes have a diameter of about 9.75 inches.
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I once landed at a small rural airport that a "crown" in the middle of the runway such that if you went over it fast enough, you'd catch a couple inches of air. I did in my 172P and instinctively mashed the brakes too hard while we were airborne for a split second. That stopped my tires from rotating and when we "landed" again, I blew both my main tires. Embarrassed the hell out of me because I had one of my favorite flight attendants with me. Lucky for me, the lone A&P on the field hadn't gone home, and happened to have two tires that fit. I flew away $600 lighter. I think that "crown" put that A&P's kids through college. He had the most extensive tire inventory you've ever seen at a rural one-runway airport. Last edited by mshac : 01-02-24 at 08:56 PM. |