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Care and MaintenanceExamination and Recommended Action

Tread

GROOVE CRACKING

POSSIBLE CAUSES

Groove cracking may result from environmental aggression of the rubber (ozone attack for example) or from an excessive mechanical solicitation, insufficient inflation of the tire. These cracks occur at the bottom of the tread groove pattern.

RECOMMENDATION

The tire shall be removed from the aircraft if:

  • the groove cracking exposes the reinforcing fabric (bias) or aramid cord protector (radial).
  • the groove cracking is under cutting the adjacent rib.

Tires with minor groove cracking may continue in service.