Maintenance and Modifications
Dunlop Offers Tire Preservation Steps To Operators
The Dunlop Aircraft Tyres' recommendations are for aircraft parked for an extended period of time.
Aircraft tire pressures should be maintained at the level stated in the aircraft maintenance manual and checked every five days, according to Dunlop Aircraft Tyres. (Photo: Dunlop Aircraft Tyres)
Aircraft tire pressures should be maintained at the level stated in the aircraft maintenance manual and checked every five days, according to Dunlop Aircraft Tyres. (Photo: Dunlop Aircraft Tyres)

Dunlop Aircraft Tyres is recommending owners and operators take a number of steps to preserve aircraft tires during extended storage. The practices are applicable to all tires, including those on the main and nose landing gear, as well as new and retreaded tires, it said.