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Purpose
This page is intended to provide maintenance and servicing information for Bridgestone aircraft tires. It is also intended to provide in a concise format information for safe utilization of tires, and to ensure maximum tire life by outlining inspection, maintenance and storage procedures for new and in-service tires.
Contents
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  • Inspection Prior to Mounting
  • Mounting Tires on Wheels
  • Inflation in the Tire Shop
  • Inflation Pressure Control
  • Caution in Taxiing
  • Inspection After Landing
  • Normal Wear Removal Criteria
  • Removal After Abnormal Use
  • Criteria for Removing Tires from Aircraft
  • Demounting Bias Tires
  • Demounting Radial Tires
  • Tires to be Scrapped
  • Matching Tire Diameters
  • Tire Flatspotting
  • Protection from Contamination
  • Maintenance of Airport Surfaces
  • Tires in Other than Aircraft Service
  • Storage of Tires
  • Transportation & Storage of Tire/Wheel Assemblies
  • Precautions during Unloading
  • Service Claim Memorandum
  • Instructions Specific to Radial Tires
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