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Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: July 5, 2024) |
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Title 14 - Aeronautics and Space |
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Chapter I - Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation |
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SubChapter C - Aircraft |
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Part 27 - Airworthiness Standards: Normal Category Rotorcraft |
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Subpart D - Design and Construction |
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Landing Gear |
§ 27.733 - Tires.
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§ 27.733 Tires.
(a) Each landing gear wheel must have a tire -
(1) That is a proper fit on the rim of the wheel; and
(2) Of the proper rating.
(b) The maximum static load rating of each tire must equal or exceed the static ground reaction obtained at its wheel, assuming -
(1) The design maximum weight; and
(2) The most unfavorable center of gravity.
(c) Each tire installed on a retractable landing gear system must, at the maximum size of the tire type expected in service, have a clearance to surrounding structure and systems that is adequate to prevent contact between the tire and any part of the structure or systems.
[Doc. No. 5074, 29 FR 15695, Nov. 24, 1964, as amended by Amdt. 27-11, 41 FR 55469, Dec. 20, 1976]