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NAVAIR 04-10-506TECHNICAL MANUALINSPECTION, MAINTENANCE, REPAIR,STORAGE AND DISPOSITION INSTRUCTIONSORGANIZATIONAL, INTERMEDIATE, AND DEPOTMAINTENANCEAIRCRAFT TIRES AND TUBESIncludes IRACs 9 through 14.This publication supersedes NAVAIR 04-10-506, dated 01 June 2002.DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.DESTRUCTION NOTICE - For unclassified, limited documents, destroy by any method that will preventdisclosure of contents or reconstruction of the document.PUBLISHED BY DIRECTION OF COMMANDER, NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND0804LP106039301 JANUARY 2007
NAVAIR 04-10-506LIST OF EFFECTIVE PAGESDates of issue for original and changed pages are:Original . 0 . 01 Jan 2007Change . x . xx XXX 199XChange . 0 . 15 Sep 1993Change . x . xx XXX 199XInsert latest changed pages; dispose of superseded pages in accordance with applicable regulations.NOTE: On a changed page, the portion of the text affected by the latest change is indicated be a vertical line, orother change symbol in the outer margin of the page. Change in illustrations are indicated by miniature pointinghands. Changes to wiring diagrams are indicated by shaded areas.Total number of pages in this manual is 70, consisting of the following:PageNo.*ChangeNo.PageNo.Title . 0A . 0i-iii . 0vi Blank . 0TPDR-1 . 0TPDR-2 Blank . 0HMWS-1 - HMWS-3 . 0HMWS-4 Blank . 01-1 - 1-4 . 02-1 - 2-9 . 02-10 Blank . 03-1 - 3-18 . 04-1 - 4-18 . 05-1 - 5-2 . 06-1 - 6-2 . 07-1 - 7-3 . 07-4 Blank . 0*Zero in this column indicates an original page.AChange X*ChangeNo.PageNo.*ChangeNo.
NAVAIR 04-10-506TABLE OF CONTENTSSectionPageLIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS . iiLIST OF TABLES . iiiLIST OF TECHNICAL PUBLICATIONSDEFICIENCY REPORTS (TPDR)INCORPORATED . TPDR-1WARNINGS APPLICABLE TOHAZARDOUS MATERIALS . HMWS-1ISectionIIIPurpose .Scope .Application .Responsibility for Inspectionand Maintenance Programs .1-5. Responsibilities .1-6. Engineering Investigation,Quality Deficiency andSafety Reporting Programs .1-7. Reporting of Errors .1-8. Retread Aircraft Tires .1-9. Requisitioning and AutomaticDistribution of NAVAIRTechnical Manuals .1-10. Warnings and Cautions Applicableto Hazardous Materials .1-11. Abbreviations and Symbols .1-12. Reference Material .INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE OFTIRES INSTALLED ON AIRCRAFT ATORGANIZATIONAL -18.3-19.IIGENERAL 0.2-11.2-12.2-13.2-14.2-15.2-16.2-17.Tire Function . 2-1Tire Types, Sizes and Designations . 2-1New Tire Identification Markings . 2-1Retread Tire IdentificationMarkings . 2-3Identification of Aircraft Tires byColor-Coded Tape . 2-3Tire Casing Construction . 2-3Tread Construction . 2-6Tread Pattern . 2-8Sidewall . 2-8Undertread . 2-8Ply Rating . 2-8Beads . 2-8Chafer Strips . 2-8Liner . 2-8Tire Venting . 2-8Tubeless Tire Valves . 2-9Tubes . Importance of Close Inspection andMaintenance at OrganizationalLevel . 3-1Inspection of Installed Tires . 3-1Inflation Pressures . 3-1Aircraft Tires During ShipboardOperation . 3-3Defective or Damaged Valves . 3-4Valve Caps . 3-4Tire Slippage Marks . 3-4Tread Wear . 3-4Uneven Tread Wear . 3-5Separations/Bulges . 3-6Cuts and Embedded Objects . 3-6Tire Deteriorating Fluids . 3-6Sidewall Conditions . 3-6Tread Damage . 3-8Tire Clearance . 3-10Removal of Aircraft WheelAssemblies . 3-10Disposition of Tire and WheelAssemblies . 3-11Installation of WheelAssemblies . 3-11Inflation of Tire/WheelAssemblies . 3-11Nitrogen . 3-14Matching Tires for DualInstallation . 3-14Prevention of Debris Damage . 3-15Overheated/MalfunctioningBrakes . 3-15Ground Personnel Precautions . 3-15Cooling Overheated Wheel, Brakeand Tires . 3-16Emergency Procedure for DeflatingAircraft Tires . 3-16Fire Fighting . 3-17Thermal Fuse Plugs . 3-17DISMOUNTING AND MOUNTINGAIRCRAFT TIRES AND TUBES AT THEINTERMEDIATE MAINTENANCE LEVEL4-1.4-2.Tire Shop Working Areas . 4-1Tire Deflation . 4-1i
NAVAIR 04-10-506TABLE OF CONTENTS .4-21.VBead Breaking Equipment . 4-1Wheel Assembly Equipment . 4-2Dismounting Split or DividedWheels . 4-2Dismounting Demountable FlangeWheels . 4-3Tire Mounting . 4-4Inspecting Tires, Tubes andWheels Before Mounting . 4-5Mounting Tube-Type Tires onDivided Wheels . 4-6Mounting Tube-Type Tires onDemountable Flange Wheels . 4-8Mounting Tubeless Tires onDivided Wheels . 4-8Mounting Tubeless Tires onDemountable Flange Wheels . 4-10Inflation of Tire/Wheel Assemblies . 4-11Initial Inflation of Tube-Type Tires . 4-11Initial Inflation of Tubeless Tires . 4-12Air Retention Test . 4-14Common Causes of Leaks inTire/Wheel Assemblies . 4-14Procedure for Locating Leaks . 4-14Marking of Tires and Wheel Rimsto Determine Tire Slippage . 4-15Applying Tire Slippage Markings . 4-15Inspection of Valves . 4-15INSPECTION AND DISPOSITION OF USEDTIRES AND TUBES AT INTERMEDIATEMAINTENANCE LEVEL (TIRE 9.VI6-2.6-3.6-4.6-5.6-6.6-7.6-8.6-9.5-15-2Storage Environment for AircraftTires and Tubes .Causes for Rubber Degradation inStorage .Shelf Life of AircraftTires and Tubes .Tire Storage Racks .Storage of Aircraft Tire/WheelAssemblies .Storage of Tubes .Issue of Tires and Tubes .Shipment of Built-Up AircraftTire/Wheel Assemblies .Shipment of Aircraft Tires (NonAssembled) .6-16-16-16-16-16-16-26-26-2TIRE FAILURE REPORTING AND 3MAVIATION MAINTENANCE DATA SYSTEM7-1.7-2.Policy . 5-1Tire Display . 5-15-15-15-15-15-1STORAGE AND SHIPMENT OF AIRCRAFTTIRES AND TUBES6-1.VIIInspection Criteria .Serviceable Tires .Non-Serviceable Tires .Retreadable Tires .Non-Retreadable Tires .Disposition of Used, InspectedTires .Inspection Procedure forUsed Tubes .Policy and Procedure . 7-1Safety, Engineering Investigation,Hazardous Material Reports, andQuality Deficiency Reports . 7-1LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONSFigureTitlePage2-1. Cross-Sectional View Illustrating Tire andTube Sizes .2-2. New Tire Identification Markings .2-3. Retread Tire Identification Markings .2-4. Aircraft Tire Tape Identification .2-5. Sectional View of Bias Aircraft Tire ShowingConstruction Details .ii2-12-22-42-52-6FigureTitlePage2-6. Sectional View of Radial Aircraft TireShowing Construction Details . 2-72-7. Sectional View of Two Aircraft TiresShowing Different Construction Details . 2-72-8. Chine Sidewall Design . 2-82-9. Vent Hole Markings on Sidewall . 2-92-10. Tubeless Tire Valve . 2-92-11. Metal Valve Stem and Inner TubeConstruction . 2-9
NAVAIR 04-10-506LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS(CONT.)FigureTitlePage3-1. Dual Chuck Stem Gage KIT . 3-23-2. Tire Wear Patterns . 3-33-3. Skid Spot Caused by Severe BrakeApplication . 3-53-4. Bulge on Tire Tread . 3-63-5. Method of Measuring Depth of Cuts,Cracks, and Holes . 3-73-6. Protective Cover for Aircraft Tire . 3-73-7. Weathercracking of Tire Sidewall . 3-83-8. Circumferential Cracks on Tire Sidewall . 3-83-9. Tread Chunking and Groove Cracking . 3-83-10. Tread Chipping . 3-93-11. Tread Rib Peeled from Tire . 3-93-12. Tread Thrown From Tire Casing . 3-93-13. Groove Cracking and Rib Undercutting . 3-103-14. Chevron Cuts on Tread . 3-103-15. Hydroplaning . 3-103-16. Safe-Cor Valve Tool . 3-103-17. Deflated Tire Flags . 3-123-18. Tire Inflator Assembly Kit . 3-133-19. NAN-4B Nitrogen Servicing Unit . 3-143-20. NAN-3 Nitrogen Servicing Unit . 3-153-21. Portable High Pressure Cylinder . 3-153-22. Common Debris Found on Runways andAprons . 3-163-23. Emergency Tire Deflator . 3-184-1. Damaged Tire Beads . 4-14-2. Tire Breaker (Model-Lee-1) . eTire Bead Breaker (Model-Regent 8137) . 4-2Aircraft Wheel Assembly Fixture . 4-2Split or Divided Wheel . 4-3Demountable Flange Wheel withLocking Ring . 4-3Removing Locking Ring . 4-4Clean Wheel With a ClothPrior to Installation in the Tire . 4-5Inserting Tube in Tire . 4-7Probing to Relieve Trapped Air . 4-7Tightening Wheel Bolts with aPneumatic-Powered Impact Wrench . 4-7Tightening Wheel Bolts with aTorque Wrench . 4-8Installing the Demountable Flange . 4-8Inserting One Wheel Half into Tire . 4-9Lubricating Wheel Seat . 4-9Installing Wheel Seal in TubelessTire Wheel . 4-9Aircraft Tire Inflator/Monitor . 4-11Tire Inflation Safety Cage . 4-11Valve Cores . 4-13Tire Slippage Index Marking . 4-156-1. Suitable Tire Rack for Tire ShopApplication (Varied Size Tires) . 6-16-2. Properly Palletized Tires (Non-Assembled)for Shipment . 6-2LIST OF TABLESTableTitlePage1-1. Quick Start User's Guide for theAircraft Tire and Tube Manual . 1-21-2. Abbreviations and Symbols. 1-31-3. Reference Material . 1-43-1. Inflation Tolerances . 3-2TableTitlePage5-1. Tires Not Being Retreaded . 5-27-1. Tire/Wheel Work Unit Codes . 7-27-2. Malfunction Codes for Tire/WheelAssembly Removal . 7-37-3. Tire Contractor Codes . 7-34-1. Aircraft Tire Applicability andTest Pressure . 4-16iiiiii/(iv Blank)
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NAVAIR 04-10-506LIST OF TECHNICAL PUBLICATIONS DEFICIENCY REPORTS INCORPORATEDReport Control Number (RCN)NADEP CHERRY POINT, NC65923-2006-P096AIMD ATLANTA, GA44486-2006-0005VFA-1409084-2003-0086CSFWP DET AIMD44321-2003-0125AIMD ATSUGI, JA44323-2004-0010AIMD BRUNSWICK, MA44314-2005-0046VMGR-234, MAG 4108344-2005-0019LocationPg 2-5Pg 3-14Report Control Number (RCN)Locationalskjalkj0000/00000Pg x-xx0000/00000Pg x-xxalskjalkj0000/00000Pg x-xxalskjalkj0000/00000Pg x-xxalskjalkj0000/00000Pg x-xxalskjalkj0000/00000Pg x-xxalskjalkj0000/00000Pg x-xxalskjalkj0000/00000Pg x-xxalskjalkj0000/00000Pg x-xxPg 3-6Pg 4-17Pg 2-9Pg 4-5Pg 1-4TPDR-1/(TPDR-2 Blank)v
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NAVAIR 04-10-506WARNINGS APPLICABLE TO HAZARDOUS MATERIALS1.Warnings and cautions for hazardous materialslisted are designed to apprise personnel of hazardsassociated with such items when they come in contactwith them by actual use. Additional information relatedto hazardous materials is provided in Navy HazardousMaterial Control Program NAVSUPPINST 5100.27,Navy Occupational Safety and Health (NAVOSH) Program Manuals OPNAVINST 5100.23 (Ashore) andOPNAVINST 5100.19 (Afloat) and the DOD 6050.5Hazardous Materials Information System (HMIS) series publications. For each hazardous material usedwithin the Navy, a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)must be provided and available for review by users.Consult your local safety and health staff concerningany questions regarding hazardous materials, MSDS,personal protective equipment requirements, appropriate handling and emergency procedures and disposalguidance.2.Under the heading HAZARDOUS MATERIALSWARNINGS, complete warnings, including relatedicon(s) and a numeric identifier, are provided forhazardous materials used in this manual. The numeric identifiers have been assigned to the hazardous material in alphabetical order by material nomenclature. Each hazardous material is assignedonly one numerical identifier. Repeat use of a specific hazardous material references the numeric identifier assigned at its initial appearance. The approved icons and their application are shown below.3.In the text of the manual, the caption WARNINGis not used for hazardous material warnings. Hazards are cited with appropriate icon(s), the nomenclature of the hazardous material and the numericidentifier that relates to the complete warning. Usersof hazardous materials shall refer to the completewarnings, as necessary.4.EXPLANATION OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALSICONS.CryogenicThe symbol of a hand in a block of iceshows that the material is extremely coldand can injure human skin or tissue.ExplosionThis rapidly expanding symbol showsthat the material may explode if subjected to high temperature, sources ofignition or high pressure.Eye ProtectionThe symbol of a person wearing gogglesshows that the material will injure theeyes.FireThe symbol of a fire shows that thematerial may ignite or overheat and causeburns.PoisonThe symbol of a skull and crossbonesshows that the material is poisonous oris a danger to life.VaporThe symbol of a human figure in a cloudshows that material vapors present adanger to life or health.ChemicalThe symbol of a liquid dripping onto a handshows that the material will cause burns orirritation to human skin or tissue.HMWS-1
NAVAIR 04-10-506HAZARDOUS MATERIALS WARNINGSINDEXMATERIALWARNING1Nitrogen, BB-N-411Nitrogen is nontoxic and inert but may displacethe air used for breathing and cause asphyxiation.Use only in well ventilated areas. Releases ofcompressed nitrogen can blow small particlesinto eyes, causing damage. Wear face shield toprevent eye injury.2Leak Detection Compound,MIL-PRF-25567, Type ILeak detection compound, MIL-PRF-25567, Type Iis a skin and eye irritant. Avoid contact with strongoxidizing agents and reducers, particularly alkalinematerials. Wear goggles and gloves to preventeye and skin contact. If eye contact occurs, flushimmediately with large amounts of water. If skincontact occurs, wash with soap and water.3Solvent, Degreasing, MIL-PRF-680, Type IIIDegreasing solvent, MIL-PRF-680, Type IIIis toxic and flammable. DO NOT breathe vapors.Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing.DO NOT use near open flame, sparks or heat.Use only in well ventilated areas. Avoid contactwith strong oxidizing agents. Wear goggles andbutyl gloves to prevent eye and skin contact. Wearfaceshield and protective clothing when splashingis possible or expected. Half-mask respirator withorganic vapor cartridge required in poorly ventilatedareas. If eye contact occurs, flush immediatelywith large amounts of water. If skin contactoccurs, wash with soap and water.4Grease, Aircraft, General Purpose,Wide Temperature Range,MIL-PRF-81322, Grade AWide temperature range, general purpose aircraftgrease, MIL-PRF-81322, Grade A is an eye irritant,and upon prolonged exposure, a skin irritant.Product may contain chromium compounds andsuspected carcinogens. Avoid contact with eyes,skin and clothing. DO NOT use nearopen flame, sparks, heat or oxidizing agents.Store in a cool dry place. Wear goggles and rubbergloves to prevent eye and skin contact. If eyecontact occurs, flush immediately with largeamounts of water. If skin contact occurs,wash with soap and water.HMWS-2
NAVAIR 04-10-506HAZARDOUS MATERIALS WARNINGS (Cont.)INDEXMATERIALWARNING5Grease, Pneumatic System,SAE AMS-G-4343Pneumatic system grease, SAE AMS-G-4343is a mild eye and skin irritant. Avoid contact witheyes, skin and clothing. Wear goggles and glovesto prevent eye and skin contact. If eyecontact occurs, flush immediately withlarge amounts of water. If skin contact occurs,wash with soap and water.6Talc, Technical, A-A-59303,
NAVAIR 04-10-506 TECHNICAL MANUAL INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE, REPAIR, STORAGE AND DISPOSITION INSTRUCTIONS ORGANIZATIONAL, INTERMEDIATE, AND DEPOT MAINTENANCE . Tire Function . 2-1 2-2. Tire Types, Sizes and Designations. 2-1 2-3. New Tire Identification Markings. 2-1 2-4. Retread Tire Identification .
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All of the American retreaders of aircraft tires submitted data, as did Goodyear, which obtained additional data from European adhesion tests. For some tires the Navy has required adhesion tests as a part of their purchasing procedure and this data was also made available. Such data was collected from various sources for over 700 tires, both .
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