Tires and Wheels Aviation

The wheel bearings are lubricated with heavy, high-temperature grease. This lets the elements (rollers or balls) operate with very little __________

• friction

• maintenance

• life

• water

All B-737-300 aircraft wheels have provisions for attaching

• balance weights.

• empty aluminium cans

• baggage

When tires are worn, their tread is

• deteriorated

• as good as new

If a tire ruptures,

• it bursts

• All options are correct

• it is defective

• it has a puncture

Which part of a wheel is larger?

• Its circumference

• The radius of the hubcap

• Its diameter

• All options are equal in measurement.

What is NOT an associated component of a wheel assembly?

• hubcap fairing

• bearing

• axle

• inflation valve

• icing

Which of the following is NOT a typical form of damage to the wheel assembly?

• corrosion

• Flaked or blistered paint

• Overheat damage.

• Scratches on the rim

• balance weights

Which of the following is NOT a typical form of damage to the wheel assembly?

• worn tread

• thermal plug leaks

• flat spots on tire

• Scratches on the rim

• brake rotor

What is the name of the part of the tire that contacts the ground?

• The Sidewall

• The Tread

• The Bead

• The Tire Grooves

The foundation of the tire that is located where the tire grips the inside of the wheel rim is called the:

• Sidewall

• Tread

• Grip

• Bead