Why do Cessna 172 SP aircraft tires have inter tubes?

October 20, 2008

I believe all Cessna single engine aircraft have tires with inter tubes. Why not tubeless tires?

general aviation aircraft have split wheels, tubes must be used. The tube is placed in the tire when changing then the wheel half's are pushed into place then bolted together. Air or nitrogen is then used to bring the tire pressure to specification.

Posted by roy | Filed Under Cessna 

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5 Responses to “Why do Cessna 172 SP aircraft tires have inter tubes?”

  1. bostonianinmo on October 20th, 2008 10:30 am

    The rims are not airtight.
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  2. Sir J on October 20th, 2008 11:01 am

    To better handle the impact from hard landings. Otherwise with just rims any impact would blow the tire.
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  3. canela on October 20th, 2008 11:38 am

    Probably cheaper and easier to fix if you have a blowout in a remote location.
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  4. pecker_head_bill on October 20th, 2008 12:15 pm

    general aviation aircraft have split wheels, tubes must be used. The tube is placed in the tire when changing then the wheel half's are pushed into place then bolted together. Air or nitrogen is then used to bring the tire pressure to specification.
    References :

  5. Dunlop Aircraft Tyres on October 23rd, 2008 8:41 am

    The pressures in this tyre are fairly low and it is therefore appropriate to have an inner tube with this type of tyre. Older aircraft are also likely to have inner tubes,

    More information can be found on our website: http://www.dunlopaircrafttyres.com

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