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Old 05-06-2020, 09:43 AM   #3
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Default Re: To Air On the Safe Side

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Originally Posted by KGS View Post
Dry nitrogen is also used in aircraft tires. It has a minimal potential to leak and it doesn't expand or contract in relation to temperature, pressure or altitude.
Ken

Plus......the moisture that WAS removed (from the DRY NITROGEN) is no longer an issue where any moisture MIGHT have pooled in one spot inside the tires to freeze at altitude. That could dramatically throw a tire out of balance while possibly landing at 130 kts. or more. DD
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