B747-400ERF, PH-CKA, Wheel change, Miami International Airport

[@giacomobattaglini6798]

brains, skills, instrumentation, technology, tools: amazing synergy to make these marvelous, incredible, giant birds flying!!! I can’t still figure out how all this is possible! Thank you Dennis

[@dennisvijverbergbrakesrele6098]

Many thanks!

[@curtgomes]

This man's job is every bit as important as the flight crew. No mistakes. Maintenance is a huge responsibility.

[@AlexAM808]

They say maintenance people are pilot’s heroes.

[@blastermaster2383]

If it ain’t maintained,it don’t fly.Simple.

[@robd2184]

@@AlexAM808 I wouldn’t go that far 😄

[@robd2184]

Very true. We put alot of trust in them to do their jobs and we respect their knowledge and ability

[@curtgomes]

@@robd2184 Many years ago I was in the Navy, Naval Air, working on airplanes. I also flew on some of them. I always was concerned with maintenance procedures, as were most of the men. There's just too much that can go wrong not to be.

[@navdasone4710]

The piano in the background spoils the fun!

[@robertcarter4649]

The music sounds like someone who is just learning how to play the piano same tune over n over 😙

[@stukaztz]

thats exactly what i said to myself

[@waynec369]

Now THAT'S a floor jack! The steel mill near me buys those used tires for use on their pot carriers which haul scrap steel to, and molten slag from, the furnace. They fill them with water to help them withstand the heat. They get very little use out of them. Maybe a week before they're either shredded by scrap steel or burned up under the furnace in the slag.

[@artysanmobile]

Harbour Freight.

[@nelsonchinasamy9857]

Quite amazing that one man does the whole change. Where I come from there will three guys doing that, one working and two watching. That is how state employees work here.

[@JH-tg3qg]

NJ & NY?

[@tknuwan]

He has thousands of people's life in his hands.. He should be proud.

[@bekkerthesokuangeldragon68]

He probably is / mightbe already proud and proudof himself too

[@bokkenrijder172]

PH-CKA is a 744F, the cargo version. 🤣

[@garryhodge9936]

Great video Dennis, I never looked at it as a training video, but as a video of general info to the public about how a wheel is changed. Well done.

[@homerohomero5563]

Wow, never knew the tire's own air pressure is what is used to power the floor jack! This job is awesome, would love to volunteer a day and change all sorts of tires...!!

[@satos1]

Yes, need to deflate the tire prior to removal for safety reasons and the escaped nitrogen is used to power the jack. Clever design.

[@MrMopar239]

Actually it looks like the tires are connected the planes airsource through the hub so pressure can be changed on the fly(no pun intended). So he's getting air pressure through the tire that's getting air from APU or external source if engines are off.

[@colhunt76]

I work on KC-10s, this is the first I've seen of this method. Our axle jacks are manual, but have an option for operating by compressed air. The method shown in the video is a stroke of brilliance. I assume it's simply a matter of constructing a hose with the correct fittings.

[@x3rockbetajrock382]

after one wheel your stamina will be out

[@justing42]

@@MrMopar239no, that’s the NITROGEN from the tire. It is sealed..no other air gets in there. And we don’t “change pressure on the fly”…you only add pressure.

[@TheKurtsPlaceChannel]

Very entertaining and fun to watch. Thanks for posting this.

[@викторвиктор-з5з]

Снятие колеса!!!все гениальное просто!)))))Браво!

[@od8122]

В белой рубашечке)))

[@georgeracer3514]

Somewhere: 3 guys trying to assembly a beadlock wheel for a side-by-side. Also somewhore: 1 guy changes a Boeing wheel with ease... Wow, I was amazed!

[@athgt6630]

It's all about having the right tools and the training.

[@justing42]

We mechanics call it a tire change…regardless of the “technically it’s a wheel” argument, we call it a tire.

[@angelsandoval6493]

The satisfaction of a job well done. AMT congratulations.

[@peterhodgkins6985]

Fascinating stuff... Loved the thumbs-up when the assembly slid on!

[@UpsheetscreekWOapaddle]

Thumbs up 👍 except for the background music. Yes, I muted it 🙄

[@user-qwe-715]

You're checking and maintaining your plane. I enjoyed your video

[@Cecilehr]

I watched this video because my plane got 1,5 hours delay last week because of a tire change 😅 while waiting, I wondered how it goes, now I know 👍 thank you !

[@richardnguyen6853]

WOW takes skill and knowledge to change the spare tire of a Boeing 747 this individual know precisely what they need to get a job done every serious safety work,

[@blastermaster2383]

Who’s changing the spare tyre?I don’t know if you know but aircraft don’t carry a spare tyre.He was actually replacing the tyre with another not because it got a nail in it & it went flat but because it was getting a bit smooth or bald.

[@justing42]

It doesn’t take that much skill…do it all the time.

[@gregewig1260]

I worked on heavy aircraft for years and we always deflated the tire before we removed the axle nut for safety. Pretty sure that jack doesn't use that much of the pressure in that tire and I suspect that tire if the aircraft just landed has 200 psi or more of pressure in it. Maybe things have changed but we did it because aircraft use split wheels and for an added safety step instead of relying on the wheels integrity when the tire is inflated.

[@bernardowens1648]

I did 20 years in the Air Force as a Crew Chief on heavy aircraft and we also deflated the tires before removal, per Technical Order. And we never did tire changes by ourselves.

[@itsourlife]

​@@bernardowens1648"by ourselves" meaning? Was it robotically done?

[@bernardowens1648]

@@itsourlife never alone. Other Airmen were required to complete the task.

[@itsourlife]

@@bernardowens1648 ah got it.

[@williamswifka3206]

I, agree you always deflate the old tire before removing. That’s tire removal 101 and it distinctly under a warning in the maintenance manual.

[@otaviofranca4332]

Manter essas aeronaves funcionando não é fácil.Belo trabalho!👍

[@kenw.1112]

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE AIR PLANES! IF I COULD LIVE ON A 747 AND RIDE IT NON-STOP FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE I WOULD! THE TAKE OFFS ALONE ARE THE BEST PART AND MAN , I LOVE IT!!!!

[@TRPGpilot]

You will find the companionship of a woman one day when you grow up to be an adult.

[@flyc3]

Woah! How can that little jack, powered by the ‘old’ tyre lift the nose of a 747 - thats incredible. A hand operated jack. A jumbo jet. Mind blown!

[@alexanderhall4281]

Hi that's what I was thinking...it's insane.

[@ovimihut5199]

That is a pneumatic jack, not hand operated. Also, the wheels are part of a bogie, the other axel is still on the ground if you watch careful. The jack just kind of twisted the bogie. Aircraft nose is not moving one bit.

[@justing42]

It’s called hydraulics…the jack is hydraulic.

[@ziauddin7948]

excellent aircraft wheel replacement #👍👍💕

[@newzealandfortrump]

Someone needs to introduce this guy to the magic of power tools!!

[@dennisvijverbergbrakesrele6098]

The Jack is the only power tool needed, hand tools work just fine for the rest of the job.

[@lorenzodallavalentina7851]

Shared on my FB page "Boeing 747 The Queen of the Skies" !

[@dennisvijverbergbrakesrele6098]

Awesome and thanks

[@AmericaVoice]

Please turn down the background music, otherwise your videos are cool!

[@roberthillman1]

My thoughts entirely

[@ai-d2121]

Turn down the volume. There is no other sound.

[@Mike_Regan]

@@ai-d2121 My thoughts entirely.

[@larrykaufmann2065]

Agreed. Irrelevant music.

[@70slandshark47]

@@larrykaufmann2065 Irreverent music?? Just plain lousy, I can think of a lot better background music to play, LOL

[@chrisst8922]

Don't forget to put the spare wheel under the fuselage when it's up in the air.

[@darringraham2613]

🤣🤣

[@dmv_baltimore_aviation]

If that ever happens I'll just call it the jeep of the air

[@techfacts424]

Then Soul are workers

[@bobmarshall3700]

This must be a costly operation having to also pay the guy on the piano to play while the tech changes the wheel.

[@Yk3d05bm]

Lol I chuckled 🤭

[@lincolnkinyua547]

😂😂😂

[@TexasHarleyBoy65]

Man, if that dude could bang out a little Aerosmith or AC/DC, I bet they could shave 20-30 minutes of each tire change.

[@rollydoucet8909]

They tried doing tire changes while playing the Benny Hill music, but that did not make the task go any smoother.

[@jawadahmed3355]

😁😁😁

[@mariannwatt2678]

We used to do quick main and nose tire wheel changes at LAX some times it was kinda stressfull youre in a big hurry but you cant make any mistakes i was on a good crew and learned the ropes but the first time on my own with everybody looking at you and wanting to get the flight moveing i was scared shitless but you get used to it good times flight line was fun j watt lockheed and mgm grand air

[@jamesgitahikahuro2443]

Amazing! Seems tyre uses its air to lift itself on the Jack.

[@Fabes002]

I'm a mechanic. Loved the content. Muted the piano.

[@hamzahvlog2352]

Greetings from Indonesia, my brother, keep it up

[@scpvrr]

What caught my attention was that he was done with this massive tire change before cargo ops was finished. Impressive.

[@justing42]

It takes about 15 minutes

[@harrypotter-wx1yw]

Perfect one man show👍🏻👍🏻

[@lorenzodallavalentina7851]

Fantastic job, Dennis!!

[@americanspirit8932]

Great job, a man that is dedicated to his job. Keep up the good work. Today is May 26th 2022

[@suthonlimchawalit9257]

Amazing! Done by one man.

[@cartracer64]

great video! probably 16-20 tires on this aircraft.

[@dennisvijverbergbrakesrele6098]

18, on the B747

[@nohandle62]

Fascinating stuff.

[@SIM_PLT]

Good job sir!

[@dennisvijverbergbrakesrele6098]

Thanks!

[@sw3895]

Fantastic work

[@nicholasschwarz7663]

At 8:25 was that a tourque wrench he was adjusting to a proper setting?

[@dennisvijverbergbrakesrele6098]

Yes I am adjusting a torque wrench.

[@bunky060171]

George Winston piano? Out of curiosity, what does the 'Jesus Nut' socket run $$$-wise? I am fascinated by specialty tooling, and can only guess at the number of zeros. Very cool for sharing!

[@dennisvijverbergbrakesrele6098]

Don’t know the exact price, but no long ago we bought a set for the A350, and that set us back around $8000, so just an adaptor like this I think about $3000

[@elaxel1230]

Very important job 👌👌👌

[@joemclaughlin995]

I will never again complain about having to change the wheel on my car!

[@itsourlife]

I guess having right tools is most important thing.

[@jonathanlau1221]

First time watching an aircraft tire get changed out. I was half expecting when the wheel came off, to see giant red calipers with Brembo on them. 😅

[@bekkerthesokuangeldragon68]

That would be so funny so if they did. Plane braking system doesn't have the disc type of brakes xD They have those big cylinder shape type of brakes inside the tires like you ee in these types of videos ( i might be wrong on this )

[@griffith211]

I’d love to know what kind of huge torque wrench that is at 8:30

[@dennisvijverbergbrakesrele6098]

It’s a 600 foot pound torque wrench, the initial torque is between 450 and 525 f/lbs, so you need this big one.

[@blastermaster2383]

@@dennisvijverbergbrakesrele6098 no different to torquing up wheel nuts on alloy 10 stud truck wheels.Anywhere between 450-500 pound.

[@p.s.6021]

Very good job 👍 salutations 💖🇫🇷 from Airbus aircraft mecanic ✨

[@dennisvijverbergbrakesrele6098]

Thank you very much!

[@lightningstrikestwice6302]

Oh I'm sorry! Could I get the white lettered stripe on the outside 😂! What thing about tire work on airplanes trucks or heavy equipment. The bigger the tires are easier it is. Because you get more assistance with cranes and cetera.

[@Mr.Ramirez95]

Heey Guuyss! ChrisFix here, and today I'm gonna show you how to change a wheel on a 747 with common kitchen tools and soapy wooter.

[@Mahigeer1]

Wish we could see the installation with the second camera.

[@dennisvijverbergbrakesrele6098]

Me too, sadly the other camera overheated because I placed it in the sun.

[@Mahigeer1]

@@dennisvijverbergbrakesrele6098 Sorry to hear that.

[@lcfflc3887]

please no music or atleast turn it down half way.

[@jeraldmcwilson2189]

Jack stands under in case lift breaks ok on each side. Wheel align ed also

[@dennisvijverbergbrakesrele6098]

@@jeraldmcwilson2189 jack stands are not a requirement, but I wouldn’t take both wheels of the axle when jacking like this. Although I haven’t seen any restrictions on doing it.

[@santangkun8026]

มนุษย์เราสุดยอดจริงๆครับ

[@thebabycry]

what???

[@cardinalRG]

Will someone please explain the role of the hose connected on one end to the jack, and on the other end to the tire/wheel? It seems that the pressurized contents of the tire is being used to raise the jack, but that's a new concept to me...is that really what's happening?

[@dennisvijverbergbrakesrele6098]

Hi there, yes, I used the tire pressure to power the hydraulic pump on the jack, it that or get a compressor to do the job, or manually 🥴. So we rigged up a hose with the correct connections. Not an invention of our own though.

[@cardinalRG]

@@dennisvijverbergbrakesrele6098 --That's impressive. Thanks for the explanation!

[@jerrionbrown5847]

Where did you purchase the hose that connects the wheel to the jack? Or did you make out yourself?

[@dennisvijverbergbrakesrele6098]

We make them ourselves, just need to buy airhose and the right couplings.

[@fyremanbill]

Is it the same procedure for the inboard tire? Looks like the gear door would get in the way.

[@dennisvijverbergbrakesrele6098]

With -400 you can change the wheel without loosening the door. With a -800 you need to disconnect the rod to move the door

[@fyremanbill]

@@dennisvijverbergbrakesrele6098 That makes sense. Thanks Dennis.

[@toothinm9paste]

Did you have at least the aircraft maintenance manual around just in case an FAA inspector stopped by to say hello

[@dennisvijverbergbrakesrele6098]

FAA doesn’t check us much, this because we work under the EASA regulations, but if they would, I have an IPad with all the manuals.

[@tedsaylor6016]

This operation he could recite the manual in his sleep he's done it so many times.

[@70slandshark47]

@@dennisvijverbergbrakesrele6098 Dumb question,, what is the EASA ?

[@justing42]

@@70slandshark47the European FAA

[@cjmillsnun]

@@70slandshark47 European Union Aviation Safety Agency,

[@yours_sincerely48]

He used the tyre air pressure to jack up the plane???

[@dennisvijverbergbrakesrele6098]

Yes the nitrogen pressure in the tire is used to drive an air motor, that drives the hydraulic pump in the jack.

[@yours_sincerely48]

@@dennisvijverbergbrakesrele6098 Amazing!

[@rebeyusco67]

Dude, you sure sure change those massive wheels very quick!!

[@dennisvijverbergbrakesrele6098]

Like a formula 1 pit crew🤪

[@bassambouhamad7935]

Beautiful.

[@briankiely4951]

Question so what do they do with the worn tires from the plane do they bin them like a car tire 🤔 just curious that's all

[@70slandshark47]

Brian, the worn tire is tagged with the part number and serial number and then is sent to the company stores who will ship it back to the manufacturer to be recapped. The manufacturer will inspect it first and if there is no damage, they will recap it .According to the FAA, you can recap a commercial aircraft tire 10 times. I hope this helps.

[@briankiely4951]

@@70slandshark47 wow thanks for that information I never knew,much appreciated thanks again 🙂

[@Mike_Regan]

Interesting that the air pressure from the old tire is used to operate the floor jack.

[@itsourlife]

Yes best thing of the video.

[@justing42]

It’s nitrogen

[@clarencewright9841]

The tire still got some life in it, what's the cost of a tire?

[@TandD1w]

I was looking at a wheel yesterday and was wondering what the tin shield was that wrapped around inside the rim. I'm guessing heat shield?

[@dennisvijverbergbrakesrele6098]

Hello there, indeed that is a heat shield.

[@bradfordsmith1758]

Hope you used the coupon when you got the jack at Harbor Freight.

[@h8GW]

Do you remove the stickers on the tire, or are they inconsequential as FOD?

[@dennisvijverbergbrakesrele6098]

They will be removed.

[@horaciocastillo1435]

Super interesting video. Hard to believe one person handling this job. Very well done. Thanks for sharing the video. What is the air pressure on this tires?

[@70slandshark47]

About 175 PSI. I think. All commercial Boeing aircraft have different tire pressure ratings.

[@dennisvijverbergbrakesrele6098]

Normal pressure range is 225-235 PSI

[@duongtran8482]

Watching you change the wheels of a plane alone is as easy as changing a car wheel :)

[@mtang65]

Did he use the tire pressure to get the jack to lift the plane up? If so, that’s genius.

[@dennisvijverbergbrakesrele6098]

Yes used the nitrogen in the tire to operate the jack

[@sydhughes6041]

Does it have a locking nut to stop it being stolen!!

[@dennisvijverbergbrakesrele6098]

Yes, you need a special key to get it loose 😬

[@YASIRALIVIRK]

Wonderful

[@johnbennett4521]

I don’t see cord showing, that’s a good tire your pulling 😉

[@Derekmorgan-s2j]

how come only one tyre worn, is the tracking out

[@dennisvijverbergbrakesrele6098]

@@Derekmorgan-s2j the tires seem to wear out differently, they are not tracked. But most of the replacements can be deferred to homebase

[@dehavaerneng752]

How many months to change that wheel of airplane!?

[@RenoLaringo]

I'm surprised those little wheels on the jack can stand such a massive weight.

[@dennisvijverbergbrakesrele6098]

@@RenoLaringo the wheels are spring loaded, so when you jack they retract themselves and the weight of the aircraft is then on a big metal block just below the jack point.

[@RenoLaringo]

@@dennisvijverbergbrakesrele6098 Oh! OK I didn’t know that obviously. Thank you so much for your time and the explanation.👍

[@apuwdm2]

Commendable that apart from the lifting and positioning operations, everything else is human muscle powered.

[@abdulazizallafi]

The video was cut off ?

[@dennisvijverbergbrakesrele6098]

Had an overheating camera that stopped recording, so not everything is there due to lost footage

[@DanielHuerta-wn4ql]

Well done.

[@GENERATOR-924]

Good Video........ excellent!!!!! ;-)

[@drchangtorres]

I wonder what the torque specs are on the axle nut?

[@pg41226]

Specs I forgot but it’s somewhere between 400-500ft pound 1st torque, 250ft pound second

[@paullacey2999]

When I changed the wheel on our car I found the security locking key was damaged this week....and Im watching this😳😳😳

[@charlywatts]

what about the other side wheel? seems there is no space

[@Flightsim-Gaming]

What is the wheel torque spec on that bad boy

[@dennisvijverbergbrakesrele6098]

First torque 450-525 ft-lb, second torque 150-250 ft-lb, you torque 150 then rotate until locking bolt holes line up. Torque can’t be more then 250.

[@justing42]

@@dennisvijverbergbrakesrele6098after you loosen it first

[@cliffwheeler7357]

As all the comments are spelling tyre as tire this must be an American posting. ( just a little joke). Great video, I’ve often wondered what the procedure would be when a wheel has to be changed on one of these giant aircraft.

[@mohanrajm1662]

How much time it takes for the whole process?

[@dennisvijverbergbrakesrele6098]

Just the replacement took me about an hour.

[@aldencabradilla7216]

Good job brother

[@sandisandi-bl9sg]

Senhor, realmente me sinto ajudado em meu trabalho e estou muito feliz com esse vídeo e estou muito grato

[@blueprint60]

they don´t have inspector for this job?

[@70slandshark47]

FYI ,Tire and wheel changes are not an RII ( Required Inspection Item ). According to the FAA.

[@dennisvijverbergbrakesrele6098]

Not needed

[@blueprint60]

The inspector is only RII? With faa?

[@70slandshark47]

@@blueprint60 Henry, all domestic Airlines are required by the FAA to have a guideline which their Quality Control uses to oversee certain areas of their fleet in this case, Aircraft Maintenance. First of all the FAA must approve of an Airlines RII guideline. It could be something like witnessing a torque. Flight controls and doors are also RII items. A tire change does not require an inspector even though the attaching nut requires a specific torque. I hope this helps.

[@blueprint60]

@@70slandshark47 ok I understood,in Colombia for a specific torque you as mechanic need a inspector and no necessarily is RII. Here is diferent.thanks for your help

[@aghowrath]

Can't believe one guy does it all

[@KLUGE_fotografie]

can it uplift my Audi a4 aswell? that thing looks strong :D

[@dennisvijverbergbrakesrele6098]

Jack is rate for 64t so an Audi should not be a problem

[@techfacts424]

@@dennisvijverbergbrakesrele6098 may be audi will fly on air in single jack lift

[@yoni703]

Do I need any license to do this job?

[@dennisvijverbergbrakesrele6098]

Yes you do, the work will need to be signed off by a licensed engineer/mechanic.

[@benitocamela8541]

How much does one of those tires weigh?

[@dennisvijverbergbrakesrele6098]

They are around 220 KG. Work able if you can roll them and with the wheel lift. You are screwed if you let one fall over, it takes about 3 to get it upright again, or a forklift.

[@mohabatkhanmalak1161]

@@dennisvijverbergbrakesrele6098 How much would they cost, a Michellin, Goodyear or one of the Japanese brands like Yokohama or Toyo?

[@LCMNUNES1962]

ÓTIMO TRABALHO COM PRECISÃO ê TRANQUILIDADE 👍

[@itsourlife]

Absolutely surprised at power tools not bieng used at all.

[@michaelbevan3285]

No need and the small nuts are split pinned so no use of power tools allowed.

[@satos1]

Power tool are used minimal in aviation maintenance as you cannot afford to strip a screw or damage a nut. The majority of the tasks are done with manual tooling.

[@justing42]

@@michaelbevan3285false

[@justing42]

@@satos1that’s not true either

[@andrewthacker114]

V.interesting thanks

[@andrewthacker114]

How much are each tire ?

[@dennisvijverbergbrakesrele6098]

They cost about a small car, I believe it’s around $15000 but not 100% sure

[@andrewthacker114]

@@dennisvijverbergbrakesrele6098 thanks, it gives me an idea.

[@andrewthacker114]

@@dennisvijverbergbrakesrele6098 Are They tubeless ? Just curious.

[@libardomiguelcortesforero3465]

ESPECTACULAR GRASIAS

[@CarlosMunoz-cl7qs]

The piano music was exelent

[@rockwellbostonwiwerth3042]

No está laborando bien Porque el tiene que desinstalar llanta primero para decintalar patente?

[@shahzaditechnology]

Nice