Reducing temperature, drag load and wear during aircraft tyre spin-up

Purpose Due to the static condition of wheels at touchdown, they skid on runway, which may cause tyres burn and wear. This phenomenon occurs in a fraction second, known as spin-up period. The purpose this paper is introduce new strategy reduce horizontal force, tyre temperature wear during Design/methodology/approach First, dynamics two different phases landing, namely, breaking phases, are reviewed. Second, prevent excessive presented. Findings It found that using lubricant coolant, such water, stretch runway simple practical solution tyre. revealed that, despite increasing period, rise eliminated material properties preserved for effective braking. A rough quantitative analysis demonstrates wetting phase decreases loads effectively. Practical implications Wetting touchdown region without significant areas standing water most with technology available today. Originality/value presented landing reduced hope can inspire continuous efforts realize implementation strategy.