How to change an AIRPLANE TIRE in 15 MINUTES! Explained by CAPTAIN JOE

[@matildaaaa789]

hi Captain Joe! i’m a 16 year old girl from Australia and I’ve been watching your videos since i was 11! I just earned my glider license today and i’ll be starting my ppl training in 3 weeks!! I just wanted to say thank you so much! your videos have kept me motivated in my dream of becoming an airline pilot and have helped me tremendously, I will be forever grateful 🥰

[@sergeantpeppers8858]

You can also learn a lot from "74 Gear". He's a 747 pilot that tells a lot about flying and what you should do in certain situations. Good luck with your ppl.

[@motorTranz]

Congratulations on your glider license!

[@matildaaaa789]

@@motorTranz thank you!

[@devd_rx]

Wish we had any service for learning this at 16 yo in India

[@sailaab]

Lots wishes and prayers🛐 for you Matilda!🙂 May you have a fulfilling professional and personal life. Stay focused, stay calm, stay safe and enjoy life.😇

[@Yrouel86]

Using the old tire pressure for the pneumatic/hydraulic jack is so elegant and clever. Thanks for this awesome video

[@ThePulmentinum]

except if the old tire is burst, I guess they have a compressor (maybe use the plane pneumatics?) for these occasions

[@jeffrey8885]

@@ThePulmentinum they dont use compressed air, instead nitrogen from cylinders if they need to top up wheel. In-case of tire burst nitogen from cylinders can also be used or if limited pressure from the cylinders they can manually pump the alligator jack.

[@CarstenBauer]

@@ThePulmentinum They hand pump it.

[@AerobatBrian]

@@ThePulmentinum If the old tire "burst" it will take more than 15 min, a LOT more. Most likely plane will be OTS ( out of service) as a blown tire causes all kinds of damage shedding rubber chunks, the axle mate will require changing, full gear inspection, and most likely there is a problem with the anti-skid which caused the tire to fail anyway.

[@Akira-br7bn]

Yes, actually manual also said that tire must release its pressure before remove it, so use it as a source of lifting the jack is much more convenient way for mechanic 👍

[@NoewerrATall]

It is super cool that your company lets you film behind the scenes like this! Thank you so much!

[@DeviantOllam]

Awesome video, as always. As for the nitrogen in the tires, Ken over at his Aero Savvy blog also discussed that once before and it was really cool to learn!

[@adriansrealm]

Careful Joe, now that Dev saw your uniforms he can sneak around the airport.

[@DeviantOllam]

@@adriansrealm 👍😂👍 all aprons should be SIDA areas, thankfully.

[@adriansrealm]

@@DeviantOllam So you'll need a week to 10 days prep?

[@DeviantOllam]

@@adriansrealm if anyone's hiring me, I won't turn that job down. :-)

[@spvillano]

Well, while it's an extremely rare gas, being only 80% of our atmosphere, it is relatively unreactive as a gas with things like tires. Seriously though, for "inert" (read: noble gases), argon is a rarer gas, being around 1% of the atmosphere, so when something like oxygen is present as a purified gas or a few other reactive items are present, argon is a cheap gas to use. Hence, we also see it in MIG welding. When one wants a gas that's a pain to safely store or store long term, hydrogen and helium generate all kinds of friends, as they can diffuse through so many containers. When one wants an exceptionally corrosive and lethal gas, hand me a can of beans. I'll just get my hat... But, on a serious note, notice how easily that tire was spun by the mechanic? That's some really high quality bearings in use there! Good thing, given a 500 pound tire gets spun up at landing speed from zero instantly! I saw a man push a 727 that had passed its stop mark by hand, as all of the push back tugs were in use and they really needed to get the jetway to the plane. Had the crew release brakes, he pushed for a few seconds and the aircraft rolled back to where it was needed, brakes set and the flight departed on time.

[@ethanoldenburg6645]

I was a CIT fueler at LAS Nevada. The aircraft maintenance company we had was CAS. Like every other department on the ground, we had a turn-time for the flight which was typically around an hour or so, unless it was scheduled to depart later. I've witnessed plenty of tire changes, and always had to communicate with them before I started fueling the AC.

[@reginaberryman8561]

As an airline pilot I’ve never watched an actual tire change. That was incredibly informative. Love the maintenance type videos! Well done.

[@XabzintheNBAGuru]

Do you know any funding flight schools

[@MarjomyelDuque]

👍

[@tonypasma1707]

Mmm

[@REBECCA12341]

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[@REBECCA12341]

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[@JoshShannontx]

One of the primary ways to inspect the brake for wear is the rod sticking out on the aft lower portion of the brake caliper you showed. You'll notice it is sticking quite far beyond the limit indicating eyelet/support that is a few inches from the caliper which means that's a fairly new brake. Thanks for the video, it's always nice to see the maintainers getting a small shoutout.

[@sailaab]

Wow! Thanks for these insights

[@strangelove9608]

Hey the maintainers are the guys that keep us all safe 8) Pilot flies a few hours the mechanica are the ones that keep us in the air 8) God bless them all !

[@mrtucey]

I would like to see a video on a brake change. I know that the wheel and tire would have to come off but what other steps are there for the brake?

[@spvillano]

@@strangelove9608 and there are plenty of crash videos that cover the rare times that they don't do their jobs correctly, either from unapproved parts and procedures or incorrect parts being supplied. Which is why they cross check each other so often.

[@vilmamonteclaro9145]

@@spvillano oony

[@jarnobot]

Thanks! My 747 had a flat tire and of course it happened in the middle of nowhere. Your tutorial was very clear and helped a lot. I was back on the road in a matter of minutes!

[@Sterlingjob]

Yeah right!!!

[@rastapete100]

I hate when that happens. Boeing gives you those crappy little spares too.

[@edwardmoore5325]

There's always AAA so make sure your annual payment is paid.theyll try to sell you a new battery when they come out.lol

[@jarnobot]

@@edwardmoore5325 Damn right! Especially since I don't have a Pilot's license. I can't fly so I'll have to drive it over the road to get anywhere.

[@antoniojpeixoto]

that happened to me with an US Airways A320, back in 2009. I decided to land on water so then I could change the tire more difficultly, but there was no YT tutorial on how to change an A320 tire, so I just left it there and evacuated the plane.

[@LuxPlanes]

this video is so interesting! :D really happy to see you making videos around Cargolux's stuff!

[@ngaviation3489]

Nice to see you!

[@electricheartpony]

Oh wow, you're actually the company.

[@LuxPlanes]

@@electricheartpony nono haha i wish lol

[@hamburgerjung3505]

Thank you so much!! My 747 just got a flat tire and I had to fly to the side of the sky-street. I am just super happy that I found your Tutorial.

[@Burgertoast487]

Your a pilot?

[@RMB42]

I was a crew chief on heavies in the USAF and this video brought back memories. It's a pretty simple process but it can be dangerous, and like pretty much anything on an aircraft, you don't want to screw it up. You're dealing with a lot of weight and very high air pressure and some really ugly things can happen. These guys make it look easy, but there is an art to rolling those MLG tires on and off the trailer or in and out of the racks in the shop without losing control of them and/or dropping them. Aside from the damage and/or injury a rolling, out of control MLG wheel-tire assembly can cause, dropping one of those awkward, nearly 600 pound monsters requires at least three men men to dead lift it back to upright again. Dropping one will not exactly make you the most popular guy on the crew that day and the others will not let you soon forget it. I don't know about on a 747, but on the heavy jets I'm familiar with you don't want to forget to insure the brakes are set prior to pulling the wheel/tire off. If they're not set or can't be set due to no available power or hydraulic pressure, you'll "drop" the brake, and those multi-segmented rotors will have to be "jigged" and THEN the brakes set prior to installing the new wheel/tire. Unintentionally dropping a brake is another thing that will make you an extremely unpopular individual on the crew that day.

[@davidecaprio4667]

Fully agree with You, but I am surprised they forgot to install mlg axle thread Protector, one of most important thing during wheels/Brakes removal/Installation on a/c 😜

[@justing42]

@@davidecaprio4667 NOBODY use those things. You would get laughed off the line of you showed up with one of those

[@davidecaprio4667]

@@justing42 nobody laughed at me for more than 10 years mate :)

[@sheriflashin]

Love these recent videos about the technical side of aviation, cheers to all the maintenance engineers and technicians out there, the hidden heroes!

[@Sterlingjob]

Yeah I love it when crew enter flight deck and I tell them to wait in galley until engineering is finished!

[@SanoyNimbus]

Cool! Thank You Joe for this interesting video. I remember one occasion a long time ago. I was doing my "military" (civil-) service in Sweden as a civilian airport firefighter. We used to sitt and watch videos before going to bed at our station, just to wait for the last plane landing. This night we heard a loud bang and the windows where shaking ... all of us rushed up and prepared for an emergency. One of us looked out the window and saw nothing unusual ... the MD80 was slowing down and started taxying to the terminal as usual(?) So we did not go to our truck. But wondered what caused the bang. Then the telephone called ... it was from the tower, and they asked us to go out and sweep up all the rubber from the runway ... The airport was not so big so we had jobbs that is maybe not normal for firefighters ... This was one of them. The other was to check the friction of the runway in winter during weekends (when the ordinary guys did not work) ... another job was to control the lights in the morning and sometimes check visibility, when the airport was foggy ... :) I loved that time and miss it. There was also a flying museum at the airport with one old P51 Mustang ... :) Sorry for a long comment ... Now you have read a chapter of my memoirs ;)

[@SeanBZA]

At least you did not have to go find the remains of the animal that wandered on the runway. We got most of the little Steenbok in the wheel, complete with the baby, well cooked. Wash off the wheel, strip it to replace the torn off ABS wiring harness and sensors, and brake lines, and get the plane ready to fly in the next hour, because it had to go up then. The hanger queen in the other door was the donor, it was just missing the engine otherwise, so we could do that in the daytime when stores was open.

[@vascodejesus6534]

Captain Joe, this was awesome!! In the early 1970's it took ages to change the VARIG B-727 tires in the middle of nowhere here in Brazil, especially during the tropical rainy season, with all the heat, bugs, and mud. It looks like an effortless task nowadays as shown in the video. Thanks for sharing.

[@wootle]

Fantastic videos as always Captain. Its so great that you give exposure to people the general public don't really think about - the maintenance crews. Its is these heroes that look after these machines and ensure all of us are safe way up there and when we touch down. Shout out to the maintenance crews all over the world!

[@jeffrey8885]

during their removal/installation they didn't install the axle thread protector which a basic safety requirement in wheel replacement. it prevents damage to the axle threads and prevents the axle threads scraping the inner surface of the wheel bearings and i am not sure with boeing but on airbus it is specifically stated on the amm to turn the wheel on the same direction of torque to compensate on the torque friction.

[@ooooneeee]

Wouldn't be the first bad safety decision by Boeing lately.

[@MrBillboeing]

It’s also for Boeing 747 required.

[@montgomerymcferryn1542]

Doing a task too often makes you start loosing some steps, its not ideal but that is how it is in aviation.

[@jeffrey8885]

@@MrBillboeing yeah i thought so, so this guys need a briefing form from their QA or re-training (",)

[@MrBillboeing]

Aircraft Maintenance Manual Chapter 32 ;-) never do a job without it. Values and practices can change all the time.

[@ArlandoToby]

Amazing tutorial but one step was missed. Cleaning, inspection and re-greasing of the axle. I remember many nights doing tons of tire changes. One night a T7 had 5 of its tires changed that night.

[@felixwinkler2053]

And the thread protector

[@MrPronoz]

What about tyre pressure sensor? do you swap or code in a new one?

[@straightpipediesel]

@@MrPronoz On airplanes with factory tire pressure sensors, they are almost always wired. The sensor screws onto the valve stem and the signal is sent through a rotary transformer in the hub. This is due to complex certification issues with batteries and radio signals.

[@ImperrfectStranger]

@@straightpipediesel I noticed there was no wire in the video and a metal (?) cover. Is that a dash 8 thing? I left the industry just as the -8 was coming in.

[@straightpipediesel]

@@ImperrfectStranger My understanding is the -8 doesn't have a normal in flight TPMS, instead you can optionally get a unit that fits over the valve stem and can be read wirelessly at close range using a handheld device, obviously only on the ground.

[@Akira-br7bn]

Thank you for this cool video.👍 As a aircraft maintenance engineer, I’m glad to see Captain Joe share our everyday things! All the best✈️

[@huskytail]

It's very fun for me to watch these videos. I live not even 2km from the Cargolux hangar, right behind the forest in the background 😁. On top of that, I see the runaway from the "tower" I work in. It's amazing how incredible the logistics behind the planes are. It's not enough to build a good plane for it to be successful, you need all those tools and knowledge behind

[@akb5531]

I never thought I'd find changing a tire interesting...thanks Captain Joe, that was very interesting! Unreal how huge & heavy those tires are. Everyone's part in keeping those planes flying is so important.

[@bijanhadjgholipour5857]

This job is the duty's of Flight Engineer, what the F**k Captain Joe is doing there ?!Me don't know,Ha,Ha/ Hi Joe

[@helumi8530]

Thank you very much! My 747 needed new gear but it was too expensive to professionally change them so I made it on my own using your tutorial!

[@adith3428]

💀

[@georgewn3780]

Great Video nice equipmnet but 3 mistakes were made according to the Aircraft Maintenace Manual ( AMM) chapter 32-41-01 ... (1) Tyre should not be fully inflated prior to istallation to avoid potential burst . (2) A thread protector was not used ( prevents damage to axle threads and bearing seals ) (3) wheel should be rotated in the same direction of wheel nut while tightening in this case clockwise not counterclockwise .... Overall they did a great job

[@PatrickLipsinic]

Yeah, I was like. "Where is your thread protector?" 🤦‍♂ I work on 767's and had another station change a tire and didn't use it. They damaged the plating on the axles just past the threads. Had to had NDI check it for cracks and the plating shop to replate the area.

[@ihax0r]

Is this on the 747 only? Because on the 777, I can't find step 1 and 3 in the AMM. Step 3 it only states turning the wheel, not which direction. It's just checking if the bearings are not stuck, so the direction doesn't seem like a problem right? Oh and they didn't put the parking braking.

[@PRCOM]

Hey cpt how's it going, ironically the hardest part of changing a tyre is to set the brakes to secure the brake disks in a centered position so that they don't drop. As if you don't it makes it extremely difficult to install the new tire assembly. Iv seen many new engineers forget that part, Great video Joe, stay safe

[@III_Nick_III]

Ah yes, nothing like levering the brakes back into place with a screwdriver for 40 minutes...

[@oldmech619]

He also missed greasing of the axel before pushing the replacement wheel into position. This is to ensure the roller bearings inner race slides effortlessly. The FAA once busted a friend of mine for using the wrong axel grease on a 767. Bearing grease was wrong

[@oldmech619]

@@III_Nick_III It’s not that hard to put the brake disks back in order if the brake disks slip down. I have had a lot of experience doing that, until I learned to put the brakes on first. The big problem was changing the wheel at the gate with pax onboard. Kicking off the brakes to spin the tire means the airplane moves just a bit with the pax standing. Just enough to lock the chocks in place. So when you get ready to leave, you have to jerk the plane forward, then wait while everyone removes the chocks. Ahhhh I miss the good old days of spending Christmas working on a cold rainy night. I am retired. Thank you.

[@raphaministriesworld7777]

Never would have thought it would be that easy. We take so much for granted. Thank you.

[@zachpare206]

So let me get this straight. You have 18 tires on the plane, you haul cargo... you are a certified 18 wheeler. From this land trucker to you sky trucker fly safe. Also could you do a video on how the brakes work on these planes? They look super interesting!

[@KingdaToro]

You can get a good look at the brakes at 4:52. The parts with the tabs sticking out are the brake rotors, those tabs are how they interface with the wheel. Between the rotors are the actual brake pads. It's a big stack, with alternating pads and rotors. When the brakes are applied, the whole stack is squeezed together with hydraulic pressure.

[@es-qf2gw]

@Zach Pare Normally they are Hydraulically activate, multiple piston setup, alternating between several pairs of stators and rotators. Stators don't move and the rotators get keyed to the rim

[@ZK-APA]

Its so happy to see that this channel has got you so much in your career. From just a hobby to now having your employer asking you to make videos about your dream aircraft is so so great to see.

[@ianmosdell]

I’ve done many wheel changes on the 747-400 , and it’s still nice to watch it being done.

[@wolfmantroy6601]

What do they do with the old tires? Can they be purchased?

[@bigbaddms]

@@wolfmantroy6601 i think they retread them as many times as possible.

[@sbeve7445]

Thanks Joe! Finally understood how to change the tires on my boeing 747. I lost the user manual a while back and this video is very helpful.

[@RECHARGED77]

use f1 tyres and you'll change the tyres in 2 seconds

[@Cebupacifica330neo]

They only last 50 miles plus the fact it probably won’t be able to take the hit of the landing

[@dannywright6089]

Its a joke 💀

[@TheHunkerBeans6841]

@@Cebupacifica330neoit’s a joke and they wouldn’t be even nearly big enough

[@Starship737]

Unlike other KZbinrs, only few are genuine and into aviation industry. Captain Joe is one of the best amongst them!

[@njlkerins]

What a pleasure to watch professionals on the job! Excellent episode; keep up the good work!

[@matthewhoward2343]

Always saw it as a good thing when pilots came out to see what we're up to on the line. It's beneficial to pilots to better understand how their aircraft works and what goes into making it safe. Though I transferred to working on helis now so my tire change days are over lol

[@Sterlingjob]

I’ve had drivers come and look at engines and say….I’ve never seen in here before! Generally they leave us alone and if they ask how long I always double my wild guess!!

[@filecile7363]

Knowing how to change tire on an airplane makes my flying less stressful. Thank you.

[@andrewjoseph9786]

This video is so educational but entertaining. It's good to know that you are doing what you are doing for people like us who doesn't get a chance to come in contact with the tarmac sometimes depending on where we have landed or the type of plane we are getting on.

[@jimmyvu3580]

Nice video! I'm surprised LX mechanics doesn't install a axel thread protector when they do tire change. This is a big no no at my airline. One wrong move and the aircraft will be AOG while they change out the axel due to the damaged thread. The thread protector also makes it easy to slip the wheel on and off.

[@redsalamander3007]

That’s what I was thinking also.

[@trex2092]

Brings back memories of changing tires on the USCG HC-130s I worked and crewed on for 21 years. Always make damn sure the brakes are set before removing the wheel or all the brake rotors will drop but then we had a brake alignment tool that would re-set the brake rotors. Yes, I made that mistake once.

[@andrewj9831]

If you forget to set the brakes, you can just spin the tire on the brakes to get it on.

[@jimwells4240]

@@andrewj9831 Not really....those big ol' brake rotors will not only get out of alignment circumferentially, but also axially....they will fall down about 3/4 of an inch. When the brakes are hot (like they almost always are), getting the rotors lined back up is a real pain....and can get your fingers pinched off.

[@andrewj9831]

@@jimwells4240 about the same or less as most brakes I changed on commercial planes.... that's why you angle the tire slightly at an angle 😁

[@tomvanzeeland6537]

Hi Joe, great video, very instructive! Note that the main tires of B748 (at least the brand of the ones shown in the video) achieve much more than a hundred landings before needing to be replaced. The jack is a very clever design indeed!

[@Zone_Stomper]

This is great. If any of my 747s need tire changes, I know who to call.

[@migy5031]

The wheel/tire assembly is incredibly heavy, and the air pressure is insane!

[@javianjohnson8746]

Man this entire process is both fascinating and brilliant. Thank you for this insight

[@speedbird1972]

Joe, i am surprised by how quick the process is! is this or was this the same time on all 747s ? does it depend on weight? Would it take the same time on a fully loaded A380? so many questions!!!

[@airmanfree]

because there is no brake fan . in A380 take more time because there is brake fan (optional) who cool brakes if we dont have long ground time.

[@mccylk4441]

Airbus have different type of tire pressure sensor, has brake fan and different style center lug which can be difficult to align locking bolts. In general Airbus needs twice time replace tire.

[@ivanriverooo]

I have been away from your channel for a while. So glad and just about time your company is sponsoring you. Much deserved. You're brilliant!

[@1Jurbo]

Using tire pressure to lift the axle serves 2 purposes, lifting and safety. The wheels are from a split rim type and therefore tire pressure needs to be lowered before removing the wheel nut. For the same reason new tires may only be inflated in a safety cage before mounting. A pity the gentlemen didn’t use the tread protector.

[@PatrickLipsinic]

Why do you need a tread protector? 😉 I kid, I think you mean thread protector. 😁

[@USNveteran]

I've changed quite a few tires over the years, recently retired A&P in the US with a major carrier. Two guys working together that have done it many times as a crew can do it in 15 minutes. True they didn't put the thread protector on but obviously didn't do any damage to the threads. Depending on the paperwork required it can sometimes take longer than 15 minutes. FLY NAVY!!!

[@USNveteran]

We also didn't air the tire up until it was on the axle, as if it came apart the wheel nut might help to hold it. On inflation we used stand off gauges so we were at least 20-30 feet either in front to the tire or behind it depending on position. FLY NAVY!!!

[@justing42]

I have seen a thread protector used about 2 times in my career.

[@USNveteran]

@@justing42 I used to use them when changing a brake. But on a routine tire change I don't think I ever did. FLY NAVY!!!

[@PatrickLipsinic]

@@justing42you can damage lip just past the threads of the axles. 767's have a sharp edge which I have seen it get damages and had to get NDI and the plating shop out to fix it.

[@JoeDurobot]

*So they don't grab a spare tire from the boot/trunk of the plane? :D* *What if you need to land in the middle of nowhere, on a dirt road and need to change a tire there?*

[@roichir7699]

There are provisions to carry spare tyres and equipment, but they are not mandatory. If you regularly operate such destinations you would consider something like that. Otherwise you fly in the wheel and the mechanic together with the equipment with the next flight. Or you can ask a maintenance organisation in the area to do the job and provide the wheel, or send the wheel to them. Just a few options an airline has. But it can be quite troublesome depending on the location.

[@vincent412l7]

Call auto club (or maybe plane club)?

[@Slash1066]

Those tyres are absolutely gigantic, quite amazing that they can survive 100 landings before a change is needed. The most amazing thing about the assembly is how the wheels interact with the brake assembly, the wheels key into the brake pack directly rather that bolting to a hub like a car does, making that whole assembly stronger and simpler as a result.

[@tayzonday]

My airplane was stuck on the tarmac for 90 minutes because someone’s luggage wheel pierced the tire! When I got to baggage claim, there was one sheepish person with a three-wheeled bag 😳😱

[@rosssmith6205]

A great video. As a retired Aussie LAME, I have been involved in numerous wheel & brake changes. One small detail you overlooked, probably because so much was going on. With bogie gear, the A/C brakes must be off before jacking one set of wheels. The other set of wheels actually rotate when the other lifts. Not criticising, just a point of interest. Keep up the great vids.

[@HDJess]

5:35 "while spinning the wheel, ensuring it spins freely". That's incorrect, the reason we spin that wheel is to prevent pitting in the bearing races, as the pressure applied by the big nut when you tighten it goes right against those bearings. It also makes the bearings "sit" evenly in the wheel's hubs. Additional notes: 6:13 Now, I'm not doing 747s and I can't see clearly what the green tool is, but I'm pretty sure Boeing says in their AMM that the locking nuts and the protective cover's ring nut should also be tightened to specific torque values and not just by ear. 7:01 It's not good practice to write SAME for a Part Number, you should always write the actual P/N on the label, in this case 3-1664 It could be that your Operator might not be happy with you release all this info to the public, just saying. Otherwise, pretty cool stuff for people who've never seen wheel servicing for aircrafts.

[@cbwplanespotting2599]

I like how the tire change was professionally done. It was very cool watching this video.

[@user-pt1yu9bp8h]

Anyone else watching this video after the news about the airplane that lost a tire on take off??

[@johnnydodge]

I own 13 eighteen wheelers I have over 200 tires in the fleet and inventory. This was awesome to see the techs as well as the pilot work on the the tire position. Iam smiling from ear to ear

[@foxytravel]

I pray who ever sees this be successful in life ❤️ ❤️

[@Zharesss]

I saw one of those Cargolux 747 at Hanoi airport yesterday. I was wondering if you were here as well. This made me curious about how you arrange your time when flying to Asia or other far away destinations. Do you sleep on the plane during the flight? Is there 2 sets of pilots? Do you stay in a hotel overnight? How about jet lag? Do you have time to visit the cities you fly to? How about meeting your followers?

[@NawleyRoblox]

Thanks! Now I know how to change the tires on my 747.

[@user735_]

Nice to know that as everything in aviation, changing a tire follows a methodic procedure. Very pleasant to see.

[@Ally9696_SocialMedia]

Thanks for this tutorial, I should now be able to change my cycle's front tire.

[@suminshizzles6951]

220 psi. If that thing blows and you are standing next to it you can kiss your head good bye. It will be found a field nearby. Road bikes, bicycles, have between 100-120 pis and when that thing blows it makes a loud bang. These things hold 100 times more air, or more, and twice the pressure as well.

[@codingvio7383]

This is really impressive, I thought it would be more difficult and tedious. But this video cleared me up. Using the old tire pressure blew my mind.

[@tauhedushsalam3877]

Thanks for the tutorial Joe ! My Boeing's tyre was flatted out in the middle of taking off, watching this tutorial I was successful to change my Boeing's tyre, in a matter of minutes I was up in Air. Thanks again !

[@GrizzlyCompany]

I can't tell you how many 747 tires I've changed and still watched this entire video with enthusiasm lol. BTW the initial torque for the wheel (500 ft lb) is to ensure the bearings are properly set.

[@andyuscum]

getting that 500 FT. LB seating can be a challenge for us old guys

[@charliekilpatrick4821]

Hi Captain Joe. Brilliant and concise depiction of a wheel change on a modern jetliner. I was an airframe fitter in the RAF back in the 1980's and I often changed wheels on the C130 Hercules which had similar sized wheels. We would have loved to have the use of that brilliant pneumatic lifting jack and the wheel change trolley. We had to do it all manually in those days. One issue that I noticed is that there was no mention of applying the breaks before removing the wheel if we didn't set the breaks before removing the wheel the the break segments would collapse and we would be forced to employ a device we called the spider to reassemble the break before we could fit the new wheel (oh the embarrassment if we let that happen!) . Is it the case that modern jets don't require the break to be set or was this step perhaps omitted for editorial purposes do you know?

[@justing42]

The 747 is a BIG plane with lots of steps. We leave the brakes off so we don’t have to make a trip up and down to set them then release them etc.

[@Jmillx7]

Ur videos have been motivating me to be an airline pilot …looking forward to get my CPL ,always watching from 🇬🇭

[@navsimmer]

Wow! Been forever since I last watched a Captain Joe's video. And kennedy Steve's intro is always a feast to the ears.

[@01fuzzylogic01]

Thanks for sharing. Great video. One minor thing i noticed: You say less than 15 minutes - in the text is shows > 15 minutes. 7:08 But does not really matter. Incredible how they do it so fast. I guess, I need 15 minutes to change the tire of my car.

[@jabariphillips766]

That's a very cool video, really like your calm voice over and it was very interesting. Thanks Cargolux for making these videos possible, I love how we all learn something new.

[@tishabyte]

I googled how to change an airplane tire and It bought me here. You never disappoint.

[@mozumo7u]

Thank you for the detailed step to step video! Now I won't be scared of my flat tires when hitting down the road on Friday night anymore.

[@yutahestifirmani7684]

So happy to finally see and know the equipment used to inflate aircraft tires. also happy to see cargolux aircraft at Luxembourg airport, very smart and skilled technicians deftly change aircraft tires. thanks captain joe for your video. 🔥✈️🌍🌎🌏✈️😎

[@AugustusTitus]

I never imagined that 747 tires could be changed that fast. Boeing really did a great job on the design of the locking nut and cover assemblies as well as the procedure.

[@trex2092]

Lockheed uses the same system. It's kind of universal. Actually, you can change the tires and brakes FASTER on a large aircraft than on your family sedan.

[@justing42]

All big planes are basically the same as far as tire changes

[@gekkiebekkie1000]

I'm missing here the step of using locking wire when the wheel nut is being installed again. This is also something that is mentioned in the maintenance manual so that should be there as well.

[@jackyyuen1939]

First time to see how to change an old tyre in airplane. Thank you, Captain Joe, for this great video.

[@pedrosmith221]

Best aviation channel. You show things nobody shows.

[@G4Disco]

That wheel nut/press sensor cover and quick disconnect tire valve are awesome. I wish I worked with those.

[@Jamestfarrell]

Just a little tip from an A&P mechanic who has changed a few tires on Boeings and Airbuses. The term is 'Bogie' (with a long 'O' in English). The term 'boogie' is a type of illegal music that can get us in trouble when performed in the UK.

[@speedbird9313]

Don't blame it on the sunshine Don't blame it on the moonlight Don't blame it on good times

[@johnnyc.holmes4251]

Several years ago I was in a big hurry to get from new work Union Airport to Phoenix. I had a antique car that I have been trying to sell forever but it’s difficult to sell a Rolls-Royce that is 61 years old. I got a call from a buyer who was leaving town the next morning and wanted the car at full asking price so I told him I will be home tonight and will make the deal then. I got on the last flight to Phoenix and got settled in thrilled with my good luck! We sat there for a while and they closed the door and nothing happened! The captain came on saying that we had a flat tire or a tire that needed to be changed and it wouldn’t take very long. I slid out of my seat under the seat in front of me well at least that’s what it felt like I figured they first have to call the union and the union will have to clear a crew to go out there and then they would need 10 people to change the tire yada yada yada. I didn’t build a plane going up you know like a jerk jerk jerk like on a car. But after about 10 or 15 minutes we started to push back. I was floored to say the least. When the flight attendant came by I ask her what happened and she said they changed the entire wheel with the tire but it takes about 10 minutes on a DC nine. That’s incredible. I got home the next morning the guy showed up with a covered trailer and a bag full of hundred dollar bills. I examined each one quickly because that’s what I do for a living. He got his car I signed off on the title and luckily my wife is a notary. And I asked him why he was interested in the car and he told me he researched the Vin number and this was a very famous car and he asked me do you remember what color it is and I said yes it’s yellow underneath all that dirt. And he said precisely this is the car that was used in the movie the “yellow Rolls-Royce.” He also said it was used in the movie with Jack Lemmon and was also in a movie call Breakfast At Tiffany’s but it was a background scene passing by. So he took off and we went online and dug all this stuff up and there it is and I’m still glad to get rid of it but I wonder how people find out so much on a vin #.

[@okieandy21]

Interesting video! I didn’t realize how many steps there were to change an airplane tire! Thank you for all the time you put into making videos like this!

[@willemh3319]

also pls set the brakes before removing wheel so brake rotorplates stay in place the new wheel will slide easier over the rotorplates nice comp cargolux lx lcv

[@gglovato]

Fascinating, can you do a detailed video on the antiskid system how does it physically work with those small vanes?, and how does the tpms sensor connect to the avionics?

[@missyd0g2]

I’ve seen airplane tire changing at a few USA airports. Seeing the old tires air used in the jack answered a question that I always wondered about

[@PRRFAN]

Wow very informative, I looked in my 747 Manuel and it had terrible instructions on how to change the tire, after watching this I was able to change all my 747 tires.

[@DrummerMBiller]

Finally again a video without commercials for the online shop, the book or fashion....

[@flywiththeguys]

Very interesting. Well put together Joe!

[@jeromecabral192]

Thanks for sharing. We used an airplane two small tires on a car trailer

[@dianericciardistewart2224]

Captain Joe, this was awesome!! That is so nice that Cargolux is letting you make these interesting and educational videos about the Queen B747 (my personal favorite aircraft!). I am really enjoying seeing how the 'systems' work! I listen to PANC/ANC on live ATC all the time because of all the freighter action. I've heard Cargolux announced a lot -- maybe even one was you??!! Thanks for this video!! Stay safe out/up there!! 💕✈✈💕

[@andrewb9790]

I was on a A320 at Heathrow last Saturday that needed a tyre changed ... After we'd all boarded! I would have loved to see how it was done so thank you for this video!

[@user735_]

The beauty of this is that they follow a methodic procedure unlike in a car/bike workshop. Here there is no room for each mechanic 'way' of doing the work.

[@barsaf9989]

Very cool to see Captin Joe! I like these kind of videos. Maybe more mechanical videos to come?

[@Jude13able]

I remember doing this when I worked at the Atlanta airport.... Tire and brake changes sucked. I'm glad I went into inspection and left maintenance that was some grueling work.

[@bobandal]

This recently happened to DL515 (Delta Air Lines). They blew two tires when landing in LAX. The ground crew managed to replace the tires within two hours and tow the plane away so the runways can be opened again.

[@danielmorris6523]

I'm a vehicle technician and this isn't as unique or involved as I imagined it would be. The addition of the pressure sensor is something a lot of cars are having these days. The single nut to secure the wheel to the hub is probably the most unique thing compared to an average car. I am guessing that depending on the forward direction of the aircraft the nut is either tightened clockwise or anti-clockwise so it can only ever be tightened due to the movement of the wheel and aircraft direction (forward). Although maybe they don't and that's the job of the little fastener to secure it in place so it can't rotate and spin off the hub shaft. The splines on the inner of the wheel rim seem to engage with the brake assembly, which judging by the thickness is probably made up of several discs which either turn with the wheel or stay still and when clamped together apply friction to absorb the kinetic energy? Very interesting design. I'd love to be doing this as a job but at 35 I am too old now.

[@Flyby-1000]

Capt Joe, Thank you for highlighting us, the maintenance side of aviation... We really appreciate it!!! I'm surprised...No axle nut thread protector sleeve... That's a big no no at my company... ALWAYS use the axle nut thread protector. Those wheel bearing races can tear up some threads, even with the tire lift, then you're really screwed... Not sure about a 47, but if I'm not mistaken, an A320 would require a Main Landing Gear (MLG) change if the axle nut threads get messed up....

[@lloydmorrison5979]

As a student pilot, I LOVED watching this video. Knowledge is like gold.

[@martinnaylor]

Great video Joe,I as a mechanical engineer I love this sort of thing.

[@rikspector]

Captain Joe, So much thought and engineering is involved in that process but what amazed me the most was the cost of a single tire, you could buy a decent used car for the cost of one of those.....amazing! We have always bought the best tires we could afford for our cars, but it's just us and we are not landing or taking off, at least not intentionally:) Cheers, Frederick "Rik" Spector

[@SeanBZA]

Used car, you can buy a pretty good new high end luxury car for the price of a new tyre and wheel assembly, or just barely cover replacing all the tyres and servicing the wheel hubs on the one bogie. There is a reason those tyres are watched after as spares, they are the single most expensive consumable in servicing, and have no defined life either.

[@poolbum]

it's between USD 1500-3500/tire in bulk.

[@ashikeshan1529]

Whenever a cargo lux flies over my city your name comes in my mind first. A big fan of you captain

[@user-kp1ei7mn3x]

Exceptionally fascinating.

[@Shindogs]

Awesome that Cargolux has embraced your KZbin videos! Win for everyone

[@62Cristoforo]

I saw a similar video about 6 or 7 years ago. Never forgot it. You never know when this info could come in handy.

[@ArmyofSeaturtles]

new pilots love watching us change their tires with such amazement, on the 747-8 some of the gear door panels must be moved out of the way for a tire change