Static and Dynamic Load Testing

After final machining the repaired wheels were sent to the Air Force Landing Gear Test Facility where they were fully assembled and then subjected to a battery of tests including static load and dynamic roll testing to evaluate the performance of the repair. The photos below show examples of similar testing performed during a previous repair qualification on the F-18 E/F main landing gear wheel.

F-18 E/F Wheel on 120 in Dynamometer
F-18 E/F Wheel on 120 in Dynamometer
F-18 E/F Radial Load Cable Obstruction Test
F-18 E/F Radial Load Cable Obstruction Test

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