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Originally posted by slodave
Good question. I think that regardless of the FAA, everyone would rather just replace the tire than take a chance with a patched tire. My dad would never patch one of the tires on his plane.
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I've got a good friend who is chief mechanic for a Gulfstream IV. I have to ask him.
I can't imagine a 747-400 with a brand-new $$$ tire with a slow leak needs to toss it out... maybe?