The following design standards apply to Bridgestone commercial aircraft tires:
TSO-C62 | AC-145 | ||
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Dynamometer Test | 100% Load Take off cycles | 50 | 50 |
100% Load Taxi cycles Min Speed: Min Distance: |
8 40mph 35,000ft |
8 40mph 35,000ft |
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120% Load Taxi Min Speed: Min Distance: |
2 40mph 35,000ft |
2 40mph 35,000ft |
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150% Load Take off cycle | 1 | 1 | |
Overpressure Test | 4 times its rated inflation pressure for 3 seconds | 3 times its rated inflation pressure for 3 seconds | |
Physical Propertieis of the Tire Material Temperature | -40°F and 160°F | - |
Commercial aircraft tires are manufactured to meet these standards and the specifications of individual aircraft manufacturers and users.
* Export of military aircraft tires is prohibited by Japanese law.
The conditions and tests required for TSO approval of this article are minimum performance standards. It is the responsibility of those desiring to install the article on or within a specific type or class of aircraft to determine that the aircraft operating conditions are within the TSO standards.
If not within the TSO standards, the article may be installed only if further evaluation by the user/installer documents an acceptable installation that is approved by the Administrator.
If within the TSO standards, the article may be installed only if the user/installer documents an acceptable installation that is approved by the Administrator.