Tires are on airplane are one of the more overlooked parts of an aircraft by passengers. However, ask any pilot how important it is to make sure their tires are in proper working order and they will most likely talk your ear off about how their tires need 7 plys.AirTransparency - Offering an Inside View of Airline Operations - Aircraft Tiresairtransparency.com
I have actually seen a Pan Am Clipper blow out four of its tires on landing and still taxi safely to the gate, with no damage to the plane and no complaints from the passengers. Airline captains make the big bucks because they know how to control emergency situations.
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