§ 27.733. Tires.
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/us/cfr/t14/s§ 27.733·A research copy — for the controlling text, always check the official state or federal source. Not legal advice.
(a)Each landing gear wheel must have a tire—
(1)That is a proper fit on the rim of the wheel; and
(2)Of the proper rating.
(b)The maximum static load rating of each tire must equal or exceed the static ground reaction obtained at its wheel, assuming—
(1)The design maximum weight; and
(2)The most unfavorable center of gravity.
(c)Each tire installed on a retractable landing gear system must, at the maximum size of the tire type expected in service, have a clearance to surrounding structure and systems that is adequate to prevent contact between the tire and any part of the structure or systems. [Doc. No. 5074, 29 FR 15695, Nov. 24, 1964, as amended by Amdt. 27-11, 41 FR 55469, Dec. 20, 1976]