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By: - 20th May 2012 at 17:58 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Some tyres do due to the carbon content.. Totally believe that... Had a couple of tail wheels I was given off spits, but they were returned and are now gracing a couple of ground based Spits. Can't fault that.
By: - 20th May 2012 at 18:18 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
I've often seen an earthing cable attached to the tailwheel with a croc clip. Maybe that's what they mean?
By: - 20th May 2012 at 18:40 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
The guy said he saw a metallic content to the rubber of the tyre but the tyre was off the rim at the time.He was offered two more complete and fitted to tail wheel legs.
By: - 20th May 2012 at 18:48 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
The/the tyre were ECTA (electrically conducting....), it is useful for earthing as well as the 'exit' for a lightning strike
By: - 20th May 2012 at 21:31 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Oh well you live and learn,its a new one on me.Thanks for the info chaps.
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By: spit1940 - 20th May 2012 at 17:36
I know this may sound completely wrong but i was told today that the tail wheel tyre when fitted to the rim and leg acted as an airframe earthing point when the aircraft lands.I have not found any reference to this in the material i have so over to the experts.