REFLECTOR: Russian Crashes

[Jim Sower]

As I recall in the service we routinely flew tactical jets until there 
was cord showing.  I have launched  any number of times with a ply or so 
of cord showing through.  They were at least 8-ply, and there was no 
significant incidence of blown tires on launch or recovery.
Not a big deal IMO  ... Jim s.


Chuck Jensen wrote:

> Did you notice?  A local paper published a photo of the debris from 
> one of the Russian jetliners.  Front and center was a landing gear 
> truck with tires attached.  What was interesting was the tires.  There 
> were at least a couple of layers of cord visible on the tires--actual 
> tread was ancient history.  Since the landing gear was not likely used 
> during the crash, one would have to assume the tires were in that 
> condition at TO.  Unless I'm missing something, if I ever go to 
> Moscow, I think I'll walk instead of flying Air Russia. 
>  
> Chuck
>
>      It's difficult to make out from the attached photo but it's plain
>     to see there is no tread grooves on the tires.
>      
>
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