Sully
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If you have never removed a small aircraft wheel before I suggest you find someone who has.
On tires (and dates)
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Sully
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Here are instructions for removal and replacement of Goodyear wheels on Cessna aircraft.
The process is much the same.
The process is much the same.
Sully
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A video found online - give you some insight
I have, just not a Goodyear setup, thanks for the video!
Did a quick search on CAROL, went off “Aeronca” and the cause had the word “brakes” in it
Seems the cause of these events has been too much brakes, not too little
1
Vehicle(s)
N1452H Aeronca 15AC
Findings
Environmental issues Runway/landing area condition - Not specified
Aircraft Brake - Incorrect use/operation
Aircraft Surface speed/braking - Not specified
Probable Cause
The pilot's excessive use of brakes during the landing roll. A factor was an excessive taxispeed.
2
Vehicle(s)
N8965R Aeronca 7JC
Probable Cause
The pilot's excessive application of the airplane's brakes during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose-over.
3
Vehicle(s)
N4712E Aeronca 7-EC
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while applying the brakes during the landing roll. Factors include a tailwind and trees at the far end of the airstrip.
4
Vehicle(s)
N82559 Aeronca 7AC
Probable Cause
The pilot's excessive use of brakes during the landing roll.
5
Vehicle(s)
N83803 Aeronca 7BCM
Probable Cause
The pilots inadequate remedial action, while attempting to recover from an inadvertent activation of the brakes, during the landing-roll. Factors include the inadvertent brake activation and the rough/uneven runway.
6
Vehicle(s)
N7550E Aeronca 7FC
Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S IMPROPER REMEDIAL ACTION. CONTRIBUTING TO THIS ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S IMPROPER USE OF THE BRAKES AND RUDDER AND HIS LACK OF EXPERIENCE IN THE ACCIDENT AIRPLANE'S MAKE AND MODEL.
Seems the cause of these events has been too much brakes, not too little
1
Vehicle(s)
N1452H Aeronca 15AC
Findings
Environmental issues Runway/landing area condition - Not specified
Aircraft Brake - Incorrect use/operation
Aircraft Surface speed/braking - Not specified
Probable Cause
The pilot's excessive use of brakes during the landing roll. A factor was an excessive taxispeed.
2
Vehicle(s)
N8965R Aeronca 7JC
Probable Cause
The pilot's excessive application of the airplane's brakes during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose-over.
3
Vehicle(s)
N4712E Aeronca 7-EC
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while applying the brakes during the landing roll. Factors include a tailwind and trees at the far end of the airstrip.
4
Vehicle(s)
N82559 Aeronca 7AC
Probable Cause
The pilot's excessive use of brakes during the landing roll.
5
Vehicle(s)
N83803 Aeronca 7BCM
Probable Cause
The pilots inadequate remedial action, while attempting to recover from an inadvertent activation of the brakes, during the landing-roll. Factors include the inadvertent brake activation and the rough/uneven runway.
6
Vehicle(s)
N7550E Aeronca 7FC
Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S IMPROPER REMEDIAL ACTION. CONTRIBUTING TO THIS ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S IMPROPER USE OF THE BRAKES AND RUDDER AND HIS LACK OF EXPERIENCE IN THE ACCIDENT AIRPLANE'S MAKE AND MODEL.
Sully
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I wonder how many of those had "upgraded" brakes.
Wouldn’t taking off the wheel and cleaning and lubing all the moving parts of the brakes help them to work better? I’ve never seen them but what brakes don’t benefit from a good cleaning?
They don’t feel how they look from a ops standpoint
Thinking of taking the slack out from the wheel end
Thoughts? Thanks
Sully
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How much pedal travel do you want?
Taking the slack out will shorten the travel and be more sensitive.
The cable will still slap the strut.
Taking the slack out will shorten the travel and be more sensitive.
The cable will still slap the strut.
