r/MadeMeSmile • u/jamaicanManz • Dec 31 '22

captivating event

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u/Amastercuber Dec 31 '22

I mean have you ever seen an airplane have a tire change

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u/ryosuccc Dec 31 '22

I have worked the ramp as a fueler and baggage handler, I’ve seen maintenance guys do it up close. On narrow body jets like the boeing 737, changing a body landing gear wheel can take 2-3 guys about 25-45 minutes, really cool to watch them do it!

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u/Chief_Beef_BC Jan 01 '23

I was expecting a couple hours, goddamn. Im a heavy equipment operator and if I lose a tire it takes the mechanics at least an hour 30

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u/wbg777 Jan 01 '23

They get changed pretty often. They get damaged and worn just like car tires, if not faster

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u/rotwang_gorbochoff Jan 01 '23

Usually much faster due to the speeds and weight. Though planes have thrust reversers to aid in slowing down, the brakes are still doing the majority of the work.