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  • Airbus A321 #1 wheel assembly change. THIS IS REFERENCE ONLY. PLEASE REFERENCE YOUR AMM TO DO THIS WORK.
    Just as a side note, i call is a wheel because we change the whole unit Wheel Assembly, but the worn out part is actually the Tire, so forgive the word play there.
    OK now that all my capital letter screaming is out of the way, this is actually a very easy job, it’s a bit laborious, but with the right people and the right tools and you can get it done in a very short amount of time. Not much else I can say here that I did not say in the video, just take all the precautions, and be safe at your job, and most importantly follow your maintenance manual procedures.
    on a side note, there are a few things that obviously I did not show here, because I’m actually doing a job, I give you small glimpses of what’s involved, this is the world of maintenance.
    As always, I appreciate you all watching and learning, stay tuned, more amazing things to come, have a beautiful day yours truly Stig 🤙
    #aviationlovers #aviation #aviationdaily #dailymotivation #stigaviation #empoweryourself #aircraftmaintenance #aircrafttechnician #aircraftMaintenanceengineer #instaaviation #instagramaviation #flightlife #airbus #wefixyoufly #wheelchange #mechanic #learnoninstagram #themoreyouknow

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  • @sabertx3273
    @sabertx3273 ปีที่แล้ว +58

    As a fellow AMT, I appreciate the fact that you mentioned that this is Reference Only and to follow the AMM for the procedure.

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Absolutely. Safety first and those manuals are constantly being updated. Thank goodness we don’t have to memorize any of this. Just need to know how to use the tooling properly.

    • @staxbeeburner4757
      @staxbeeburner4757 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@StigAviationand you don’t want the FAA chewing your ass up we know u can say it

    • @jbean9021
      @jbean9021 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That’s obvious. Don’t be retarded.

    • @wynhughes9072
      @wynhughes9072 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Everything in aviation is MM controlled inc. current revisions, modifications and standard practices. I expect the maint. crew checked this before starting the job.

    • @IMEMINE.
      @IMEMINE. 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Breakaway watch band…

  • @tacomator2895
    @tacomator2895 ปีที่แล้ว +525

    Thanks! I went to the airport that is near by and changed a tire on a A321. I ended up getting arrested but I told them that I am a TH-cam certified aircraft mechanic!

    • @Teqnyq
      @Teqnyq ปีที่แล้ว +18

      We gotcha taco, the brotherhood is setting up a go fund me to support our legal battle as i type this message.

    • @tomchloe3208
      @tomchloe3208 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      Instructions unclear - ive just tipped over my A321 by jacking it too high 😂

    • @Jupiter-shorts_
      @Jupiter-shorts_ ปีที่แล้ว +13

      I tried to change the tire of a b-2 spirit but ended up in prison for 30 years

    • @kellynkarr
      @kellynkarr ปีที่แล้ว +7

      The excuse used to be that you stayed in a holiday inn express last night..

    • @erikhaack4123
      @erikhaack4123 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      😅😅😅😅😅😅😅did you show them you're FAA license???

  • @bennybenitez2461
    @bennybenitez2461 ปีที่แล้ว +108

    Remember doing this at JFK onto Pan Am 747-200s back in the 80’s and 90’s in the winter at night. Ah yeah fun times.

  • @hetzer73
    @hetzer73 ปีที่แล้ว +65

    Really nice to see this on front of the scene ! I am a ground agent and witnesses a b757 engine change on our remote from base airport with limited support and you guys will always amaze me by your knowledges and adaptation ! Thanks again !

    • @chairlesnicol672
      @chairlesnicol672 ปีที่แล้ว

      @ Hetzer How remote are talking? Antarctica or something? You got a neat job title, so you watch while they work kinna gig? Lol

    • @yengminasitaminasi
      @yengminasitaminasi 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@chairlesnicol672k

    • @abdohegazyabdohegazy4954
      @abdohegazyabdohegazy4954 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      من الأشياء التي كنت أريد أن اعرفها واراها شكرا لكم

  • @erict5234
    @erict5234 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    As a ramper at a satellite location, i used to hate seeing "1,000 lbs company material" on our inbound flight manifest. We knew our maintenance headquarters was sending us tires and brake assemblies...

  • @olbricky6824
    @olbricky6824 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    As a car mechanic that loves airplanes in general, I thoroughly enjoyed this video!! Very interesting to see the similarities and differences between two massively different applications. The brakes on that beast look insane!!

    • @CheapBastard1988
      @CheapBastard1988 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yes, the brakes are great! The pads are round as well. With several layers of pads and rotors. Similar to an F1 car, but bigger.

  • @alielabdimarras7965
    @alielabdimarras7965 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    As a mechanic and engineer thumbs up from Germany, good workflow and practices. Should be no miracle on maintenance items you have probably done more than 400 times 😊

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  ปีที่แล้ว +13

      indeed...i have lost count of how many i have changed in the past 25 years lol

  • @Watchingin09
    @Watchingin09 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I worked at Boeing in Mukilteo, WA and at the plant in the 40-54 bldg WRC as an expediter and got to drive around looking for parts and often got see all kinds of these projects. You’ll never really know how awesome they are to see unless you’re there.

  • @soluckyme910
    @soluckyme910 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Pekerjaan yang benar-benar membutuhkan skill yg tinggi. Mengganti ban mobil hal biasa, tapi mengganti ban pesawat memang sangat luar biasa. 👍

  • @norduferhandel4512
    @norduferhandel4512 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Brings back memories, the worse was having to change a brake and put the same wheel assembly back on.

    • @justing42
      @justing42 ปีที่แล้ว

      Why? We do it all the time

    • @norduferhandel4512
      @norduferhandel4512 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      In the rain, in the NE winter, in Buffalo NY.
      I don't miss it a bit.

    • @jrusvijr6988
      @jrusvijr6988 ปีที่แล้ว

      Looks like a fun job, wish I did this straight outta high school 😌

  • @chiraranjanbakshi3877
    @chiraranjanbakshi3877 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Tediously hard and meticulous job , impacting safety of many ! Bravo !

  • @thepilotmaster777
    @thepilotmaster777 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    Thanks! This really helped me change the wheel on my Airbus A321

  • @ardsonneveld
    @ardsonneveld ปีที่แล้ว +44

    I have huge respect for you guys. If I would have to do that I would probably have left a few bolts and nuts in the end. That is, if I can can remember what goes where in the first place.

    • @pishyp
      @pishyp ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Lol I know not only for this, but also in many other hardwares you have to dismantle putting back the pieces back together again can be frustrating luckily today we can take pictures or videos of each step we take when dismantling it really helps later on

    • @TimsWorkshopTJY
      @TimsWorkshopTJY ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That's one reason they work together and sometimes a qa guy is watching them to sign off on their work

    • @fdhicks69
      @fdhicks69 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Create and use a bolt board with a schematic on locations. Do not just throw them in a pail.

    • @yesdeere1376
      @yesdeere1376 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I thought if you could achieve assembly of anything with fewer bolts, that just meant you’re better than the manufacturer. 🤷‍♂️

    • @TimsWorkshopTJY
      @TimsWorkshopTJY ปีที่แล้ว

      This is the best way when out in an airport or flight line. These guys do these allot and know each part and where they go. But if removing hundreds of screws say like up on a lift on wing acces panels we used Tabasco bags with tie strings so we could put the same screws or bolts back in. We'd tie the bags to the panel especially if it was going to be a day or two before reinstalling the panels. If larger parts We'd put the like on a bread rack in the parts shed with removal record serial, part number, and aircraft they go to plus date removed and time. Now for tools it's super controlled with cutouts in tool boxes for each tool and a chip with your ID to put in each spot so the auditor knows who has them out. Loose parts or tools on an aircraft is a bad thing especially in flight.

  • @pladam7198
    @pladam7198 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Glad to hear you mention removing the air pressure from the wheel because I didn’t see it being done immediately after jacking the landing gear up. Safety first. Wheels should only be removed and installed at a greatly reduced pressure. Once the replacement wheel is fully installed, use nitrogen gas to top the wheel pressure up to the required amount. There is a history of people being injured and killed by failure of the bolts holding the wheel halves together especially on the wheel coming off of the aircraft.
    Good video for reference.

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      thank you, i just to mention i used the tire pressure to jack it up as well

    • @johnvrabec9747
      @johnvrabec9747 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      What pressure is spec for that tire?

  • @crowsteroner
    @crowsteroner 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I’ve worked for an aircraft wheel and brake maintenance facility for over 25 years and have never actually seen the removal/install process on the aircraft. Thanks for posting! So cool! 🤙

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I’m very happy you enjoyed it. Thank you so much for watching.

  • @brandonsunadventure
    @brandonsunadventure 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    As a structural mechanic with an A&P, I applauded your work 👏👏

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you Brandon. Much appreciated

  • @hugostiglitz6914
    @hugostiglitz6914 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I have done this many times but never on Airbus, mostly Boeing. This usually happens in the middle of the night, in the rain!😂

  • @johnogrady5298
    @johnogrady5298 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Whilst a torque wrench can be set above it limit & used as a breaker bar, I will kick the ass of any aircraft maintenance tech that sends one to me for calibration after having done so

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Well, you never even have to worry about that. These things get calibrated once a month regardless. It’s company policy.

  • @rackets001
    @rackets001 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    A&P here 15+ years out of practice, now with FAA. Worked CRJ's, very much similar! Miss the old line maintenance days! Those were fun times!

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you sir. Much appreciated. And the line work is amazing and always unpredictable. But I love it. Best job in the world. Maybe one day my career will lead my to FAA or NTSB. But I’ve always been a wrench in my heart. I love this stuff 🤙

  • @docohm50
    @docohm50 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Good stuff! I worked on all kinds of aircraft over the last last 38 years. SR-71, C-5, F-35 to name a few. Your video brought back memories. Enjoy your job.

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for being here and watching

  • @mtlassen1992
    @mtlassen1992 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    So glad to not see snap rings😂
    I changed tires/wheels on heavy equipment at a saw mill. The tires alone were 1100 lbs. We would put a 55 gal drum of antifreeze in each of the counterweight tires to keep it down under a load. Probably not a factory recommendation.

  • @CubeOnFIre
    @CubeOnFIre ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Awesome video! I used to walk right next to gate 41 where this tire change occurred. Was always awesome to see techops at work!

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Very cool! If you’re ever around again, stop by say hello 👋

  • @martinross5521
    @martinross5521 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Hi Stig, thanks for this and nothing better than watching the whole process and attention to detail underway. Do you ever envy those tyre mechanics in Formula 1? Just a wrench and a few seconds…

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      😅 indeed I do.. wish we could do it in seconds. But this process is enjoyable as well.

    • @shirlzitting647
      @shirlzitting647 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Oh, just install pontoons and put it in the Hudson.

  • @BatemanOutdoor
    @BatemanOutdoor ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I didn't understand why to throw your tools on the floor like that, cleaning procedures and overall order. I worked with the best of the best of 727's and that's the first thing they taught me. On the other hand, thank you very much for uploading, good memories!! Keep up the good content.

    • @psoteriou3884
      @psoteriou3884 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Agreed. Also placing essential nuts and bolts on the ground is not good practice.

    • @lexvanderh6753
      @lexvanderh6753 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I agree, when they see me doing that I can look for another job

    • @user-lp9gj2bm3p
      @user-lp9gj2bm3p 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Też to zauważyłem ja nawet w swoim samochodzie tak nie wymieniam koła . Nie wiem skąd jest ten mechanik i dlaczego on rzuca te elementy koła na beton ?

  • @chrisnicholls8636
    @chrisnicholls8636 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Great video Stig, as a spotter always good to see how you keep these jets operational

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  ปีที่แล้ว +6

      im very happy you enjoyed it

  • @jesusarenas6623
    @jesusarenas6623 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Fui conductor de automotores tipo pesado y releve muchas llantas
    En la aviación es algo admirable y con mucha seguridad . Gracias por esta maravillosa información ❤❤❤❤

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      im glad you enjoyed it

    • @shirlzitting647
      @shirlzitting647 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Alot of couch potatoes get tired daily.

  • @bryanaitken2853
    @bryanaitken2853 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Not sure that throwing the components on the ground is IATA/FAA/CAA accepted procedure??

  • @Tutoelectro1
    @Tutoelectro1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the clear instructions, is hard to find good instructions on how to change my airliner's wheels. Good job

  • @michaelmurry4933
    @michaelmurry4933 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Love the video, remind me of when I was in the Airforce as a C-130 crew chief.hope to see more😊

  • @thehijackster
    @thehijackster ปีที่แล้ว +9

    And it’s a job you can do in the rain without getting wet 😊

  • @MarmosGaming
    @MarmosGaming 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great video! Yes, always go by the Amm. Im also an AMT that works in line maintenance in FL! Keep it up.

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you brother. I appreciate you. Hope all is well in FL

  • @cypher686
    @cypher686 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thanks for the video, I use this all the time when I change my wheels. Way easier to watch than to read my manual

  • @shadmanyasar1601
    @shadmanyasar1601 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I actually work as an Aircraft component maintenance engineer and work on Wheels and disassemble minor and major wheels

  • @adriansammy3828
    @adriansammy3828 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great video, I can appreciate this. And yes I agree with your comment that sometimes the paper work can take longer than the job itself. I work in a power plant and yup, the paper work as it relates to permit to works and lock out tag out, risk assessments etc. is very critical to all jobs and must be done ✔️

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you so much Adrian, I appreciate you watching and putting down your words of wisdom as well

  • @higorrocha4625
    @higorrocha4625 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Your content is very good, and helps me with many questions so that I can learn on my course, it's a shame that I haven't yet found such explanatory content here in Brazil. But I will fight to bring content like this after I graduate and work in the area. Thanks!

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I’m glad it’s helpful Thank you for being here.

  • @scrappydude1
    @scrappydude1 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I make those carbon brakes. Neat to see the stuff I make actually in the airplane.

    • @markjones464
      @markjones464 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      For you to make a comment ,
      Means you have pride in your
      Work , really appreciate that
      As we all Fly at some time
      And appreciate Good brakes
      Hot or Cold , you want them to
      Stop , and in this case a wheel
      Not coming of when landing
      Or takeing of !!
      Regards Mark

  • @nw6198
    @nw6198 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Glad he said this is for reference only. I almost mistook this video as instructional and was about to go change the tires on my A321.
    This is really cool, all kidding aside. 😄

    • @gazratjackson
      @gazratjackson ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I cannot believe you bought the a321 man I got an a330 off ebay for fifty buks an it came with 2 70 year old hostesses 😊

    • @nw6198
      @nw6198 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@gazratjackson Bro, the internet is truly a magical place where dreams come true. ✨️

  • @GlennLaycock
    @GlennLaycock 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    15 minutes; that seems remarkable and reflected in humble skill. I would figure a couple hours if everything comes together as expected.

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      15-20 of the actual task… but the logistics can take longer… gathering equipment, paperwork, parts, tooling.. but we have a good teamwork.. so it all happens relatively quickly.

  • @skylinegtr96
    @skylinegtr96 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Brings back memories of my days working on the KC-10. Thqnk you for that and GREAT video

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for being here.

  • @janosjoob433
    @janosjoob433 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I like how he explains it like we all going to change airplanetires

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      who knows you might become a aircraft mechanic one day

  • @leneanderthalien
    @leneanderthalien ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Nice to see that because i did work in the Safran factory who built this wheels, and i was former french navy aircraft mecanic before…

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      thank you for your hard work

    • @psalm2forliberty577
      @psalm2forliberty577 ปีที่แล้ว

      Safran is in France ?

    • @user-uw1ju6lg2m
      @user-uw1ju6lg2m ปีที่แล้ว

      @@psalm2forliberty577
      french multinational company ;-)
      30 countrys

  • @ljsavmech
    @ljsavmech ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice work 👍🏾
    We never use the dolly on C5,C141,C17,C130. It was all back muscle.
    The only difference is the fan.
    If you meet anyone from AVHS tell Crusty say hello. 👍🏾

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks for the info! Will do

  • @pesetamaya3509
    @pesetamaya3509 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great job, gentlemen. It is great To see That employees Working at an airport are keeping. People Safe

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      non... it happened on landing, wheel skid,, that's why this happened

    • @pesetamaya3509
      @pesetamaya3509 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@StigAviation Oh, that makes A lot of sense, Thank you for answering The comment We are placed. We will be doing some changes to the comment as well.

  • @CraigArndt
    @CraigArndt ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Pretty cool. Didn't know that AB uses fans in the 321 or that they were electric. Thought they may have worked off inertia. Good video!

  • @surreyboy84
    @surreyboy84 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I would have to clean that brake fan cover.

    • @skyhigh5666
      @skyhigh5666 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That's what I was thinking

    • @justing42
      @justing42 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Uhhhh….time? Nobody does that. That’s hangar nonsense.

    • @tomf4547
      @tomf4547 ปีที่แล้ว

      😂

    • @Bigdaddyy69
      @Bigdaddyy69 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You’re that guy that wants to clean everything 😂 if an aircraft is AOG I’m not cleaning shit ❤😂

  • @rodneybleam3984
    @rodneybleam3984 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I was an A & P mechanic at Continental Airlines and worked in the tire & brake shop. Did 727 & DC-10 tires and brakes..fun job..

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Fun times 👍 you got to work on the classics

    • @krazyzito6274
      @krazyzito6274 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Continental here 🤘 newark heavy hitters

  • @Brad2117
    @Brad2117 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good thing it says for reference only. I thought it was FAA approved data. Almost signed the log entry IAW this lol

  • @CatchMeNever
    @CatchMeNever ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Wow 150lb ft for the final torque number on the center lock nut seems so low. After the 300lb ft initial torque value I assumed the final would be around 5-600 like it is on street cars with center locks like Porsche and Mclaren. Very interesting for sure.

    • @e8guy316
      @e8guy316 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The 300 ft lbs is to ensure the bearings get a good seat on the axle, 150 is about standard for most big jets. With how much force is exerted on those tires and the axle, a high torque value would be detrimental and could cause more wear and tear.

    • @brunogx7
      @brunogx7 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It's due to the fact that two conical bearings are installed on the wheel itself.

  • @Ken-xv4sb
    @Ken-xv4sb ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I'm glad you said it was reference only, I was just about to buy an Airbus and needed a DIY guide for a wheel change. 😊
    Nice info.

    • @completemoney
      @completemoney ปีที่แล้ว

      😂

    • @bradclooney69
      @bradclooney69 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah like wtf

    • @richardlewis4288
      @richardlewis4288 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I’m an aircraft mechanic and this video is probably in an airline shop video library. It MUST be labeled FOR REFERENCE ONLY as it’s not an official Airbus maintenance manual which do get revised. The FAA would fine the airline if uncontrolled manuals were caught in the shop. And internal airline auditing teams would call out the manager who’s shop it was in.

    • @Ken-xv4sb
      @Ken-xv4sb ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Boy some of you really seem to think because I watched a 14min video I thought I could swap a wheel on an Airbus

    • @CheapBastard1988
      @CheapBastard1988 ปีที่แล้ว

      It is a legal requirement. The same statement can be found in all our study books. Because it's all uncontrolled data. Whenever it is not for reference only, but the data isn't controlled actively by the airline or the aircraft manufacturer, one must always check whether the maintenance manual version number is the most recent one. These days, you carry all maintenance manuals with you in the form of an iPad.

  • @HamStands
    @HamStands ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Very cool video. Wish you'd not film in a vertical video orientation. Total #VerticleVideoSyndrome LOL

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      i do apologize for the vertical filming, that the only capacity of filming i have for now

    • @HamStands
      @HamStands ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@StigAviation All good, man! In retrospect, I bet legit filming on the ramp is rather frowned upon at the least.

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@HamStands no rules against filming on the ramp. As long as no security protocols are disturbed. I follow the rules.

  • @darrellgordon7456
    @darrellgordon7456 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So glad I just found your YT channel Stig, after following you on IG. Nice work !

  • @petebetz5358
    @petebetz5358 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I'm sure there's a good reason for this already. However, I often wondered why airplane manufacturers didn't design the wheel too spin when it comes out for landing. A simple rim configuration could act as an air foil that when the tire was lowered from the fuselage air current would spin the wheel. That way when you land you don't lose 80% of the rubber of the tire.

    • @MulaBatiswaHutagaol
      @MulaBatiswaHutagaol ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Spinning wheels during flight would require more power and weight, and those would reduce the efficiency & performance of the aircraft.

    • @petebetz5358
      @petebetz5358 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@MulaBatiswaHutagaol I don't know what you're referring to. The wheels are in their base during flight. And it would only take a small windmill device on either the rim or heaters assembly as the tire comes out of its bay. The wind spins it. Thereby limiting the amount of rubber it leaves on the runway. The tire doesn't just sit there and spin all the time. It only spins when the tire comes out. I don't think you're understanding is quite right

    • @VanillaLibrarian
      @VanillaLibrarian ปีที่แล้ว +7

      It introduces some unwanted variables, such as gyroscopic effects during approach, and uneven inertia on touchdown if the wheels aren't spinning in sync.
      During take-off, the wheels need to be stopped before they're stowed, so keeping them at speed in the air would cause more wear on the brakes.

    • @petebetz5358
      @petebetz5358 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@VanillaLibrarian I've already looked at that and I have found that it would be negligible...

    • @CheapBastard1988
      @CheapBastard1988 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @petebetz5358 I think it would be pretty pointless if the wheels aren't spinning a fairly high speed. And at high speed, the gyroscopic effect would be massive.

  • @ahjo333
    @ahjo333 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Just out of curiosity did u need to clean up the dust brake partical that stick on the fan and some hardware itself ? Or do u need to apply any greese on the hardware itself ?

  • @TheNapalmFTW
    @TheNapalmFTW ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I work on buses for a living and I'll never turn a wrench on an aeroplane, but I'm watching this anyway. I think all mechanics are alike. Lol

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  ปีที่แล้ว

      we are all alike we fix and the world runs

  • @devilhunter9345
    @devilhunter9345 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I work fighters in the US Navy and there a bit more to changing a airline tire verses a military jet, plus I can lift a F18 tire in to position by hand, only about 65 lbs tires.

  • @mrtspirit
    @mrtspirit ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Would have been nicer if the brake fan and other bits get cleaned up before installation 😊

    • @12345fowler
      @12345fowler ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Why bother, they will be dirty within the next couple of flights anyway. This is not a beauty contest

    • @Lunibruniful
      @Lunibruniful ปีที่แล้ว

      That filth is lubrication

    • @mrtspirit
      @mrtspirit ปีที่แล้ว

      @Lunibruniful lubrication residues are on the hub, maybe , but all other pieces after wheel nut have break dust mixed with excess oil mist and stuck on the fan, clamp, and fan housing surfaces ...

    • @mrtspirit
      @mrtspirit ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @12345fowler 🤔 dear brother , in engineering way or mechanical way , cleaning parts are not only to make them look prety, during any maintenance when you clean the parts you can observe if there are any tracing of failure exists such as line of cracks, erosion , any wear may lead to incident.

    • @alimohammedhaider6611
      @alimohammedhaider6611 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Doing that when you have 10+ aircraft to attend is a bit of an ask

  • @friedchicken1
    @friedchicken1 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    7:02 - I have a question. Why does Airbus use the term "to safety" the nut instead of just "to secure" the nut on the manuals? Is it an aviation term or is it just Airbus?

    • @nickboenigk4905
      @nickboenigk4905 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      It’s just shorthand for “secure with safety wire” or something along those lines. Not every fastener in aviation is safetied, but those that are, absolutely need to be.

    • @friedchicken1
      @friedchicken1 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@nickboenigk4905 Thank you! I work at a part 145 repair station and I could not understand why they write "unsafety the nut" on the manuals. That sounds so wrong in English

  • @trocycling1204
    @trocycling1204 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm glad this is reference only and that mechanics aren't using youtube to figure out how to do their jobs. 😂

  • @hydrogreen1111
    @hydrogreen1111 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I actually enjoyed learning about aircraft tire changes. Thank you.

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @conesillyvalley7182
    @conesillyvalley7182 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    If you had brought the plane to my car mechanic, he would have talked you into changing all 4 tires 😅

  • @andypandywalters
    @andypandywalters ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Don't forget to tighten the wheel nuts !

  • @markl7823
    @markl7823 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Omg!!! Where is the tang washer??? Jk I'm mostly work on boeing but we have a300 too. Just changed a bus tire today so somehow this popped up in my feed without me googling anything lol. They are watching hahaha. Thanks for your video. Great quality

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      My pleasure brother. Glad you enjoyed it Mark. Funny I never got the chance to work the A300. I hear it’s a bit of pain. Is that true?

  • @KarrrRep
    @KarrrRep ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Is it correct instead of air in aviation tyres nitrogen is used

  • @davevictoriadriskell2111
    @davevictoriadriskell2111 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I thought it strange the way the technician throws the various parts on the ground. Nothing on the a/c is cheap, so one would think more care would be taken while handling the varios parts. And yes I do have an A&E ( that’s what we called the license but when I got mine )

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      you have HANGAR BOY written all over you lol work on the line...then come talk to me. And your A&P is what you mean to say i hope

    • @waynegriffiths5143
      @waynegriffiths5143 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I worked as a VW technician and we used mag trays for any loose items. Maybe magnets and aircraft don’t mix?

    • @PhD63
      @PhD63 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@StigAviationA&E means Airframe and Engine on the old UK CAA licence back in the day but it’s not used now. I wouldn’t be throwing those parts on the ground either and that’s coming from someone who worked on the line for nearly 40 years. Other than that a good video.

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@PhD63 From what i know about UK they fall under the EASA part 66 certification... they call themselves AME Aircraft Maintenance Engineers.

    • @PhD63
      @PhD63 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@StigAviation Licenced Aircraft Maintenance Engineer. Under EASA Part 66 the old A&E designation changed to B1 and Avionics to B2. I hold both B1 & B2 but retired now.

  • @jamesdean9943
    @jamesdean9943 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Really surprised they left the tire go that long with that much wear?! Serious Accident waiting to happen!

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Do you understand how aircraft land and what happens to wheels???.... Wheels tend to SKID time to time and this occured on landing.. that's why we as maint do a walk around on every flight to catch things like this

    • @caddyrack
      @caddyrack ปีที่แล้ว

      @@StigAviation jamesdean is just a troll, he compares aircraft tires to car tires.....he doesn't know how many plies are on an aircraft tire.......like 28 plies for some of them.

  • @mdesign8675
    @mdesign8675 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Why am I watching an aeroplane maintenance video at half four in the morning? Enjoying it though.

  • @KillingMachineMechanic
    @KillingMachineMechanic 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This is very similar to an F35A tire change, except it doesn’t have a fan, it just has a hubcap and the 3 fasteners don’t have cotter pins, they’re tied together with safety wire and a little sleeve goes over the safety wire lol, and the axle nut is torqued to a much lower spec. 300 ft lbs is pretty insane for the initial btw

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That’s pretty awesome that you got to work on the F35. And it’s all pretty much the same, if you have done work on your jets, you can probably do the same work over here.

  • @jerryhenson3916
    @jerryhenson3916 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Oh, this takes me back. Haven't done a wheel change in a few years. Same principle, just on a much smaller scale (Beechcraft King Air).
    Also, is that Chevron cutting I see on the inboard tire at 8:33?

    • @CheapBastard1988
      @CheapBastard1988 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It's typical damage within limits. A single cut is generally not allowed to go from groove to groove. Though this may vary with each aircraft type.

    • @jerryhenson3916
      @jerryhenson3916 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@CheapBastard1988 I figured it had to be otherwise they'd be replacing it while they were out there. Just seemed so alarming to see it at a distance so clearly.

  • @dwightmagnuson4298
    @dwightmagnuson4298 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I wanted you to film how the tire dismounts from the wheel..

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  ปีที่แล้ว

      We don’t do that on the line. Overhaul facilities do that

  • @justmeandmystove
    @justmeandmystove 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Great vid Stig.👌👍

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you 🙏

  • @michaeljenkins9052
    @michaeljenkins9052 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    As a Goodrich MRO MRT, it's so fun to see how the wheels get changed out in the field

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you Michael, glad you enjoyed it. Keep up the awesome work at Goodrich 👍

  • @RC-qw8nk
    @RC-qw8nk ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hi, i have a question, how much time does it take to change that wheel? Can it be changed during the wait to the next flight parked in the boarding slot? Or it is necessary to take the plane to the mantainance hangar? Thank you and regards from Mexico

    • @bertvdlast
      @bertvdlast ปีที่แล้ว +2

      He said it in the video. It can be done in 15 min.🤝

    • @RC-qw8nk
      @RC-qw8nk ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@bertvdlast thank you very much! Sorry, I didnt catch it during the video. I see the video for second time, and I see where i missed it. Maybe I was distracted at that time. Thankyou!

    • @richardlewis4288
      @richardlewis4288 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I’m an aircraft mechanic and a tire change is done on the gate. Though 15 minutes imo is very fast.

  • @cypher686
    @cypher686 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Does your company say it’s ok to do everything one handed whilst being distracted on your phone? And does your company even allow you to use your phone on the apron during jobs??

    • @victorrusselljr8069
      @victorrusselljr8069 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      In many cases the manuals can be accessed on our phones. Airbus helicopters has an app for cell phones and tablets for the manuals required for the maintenance when I’m doing my inspections and other maintenance on our helicopters. There is many other reasons we use our cell phones in aviation maintenance as well.

  • @Brian-rn2wx
    @Brian-rn2wx ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I always let the Air out of the tire before breaking the torque on that main castle nut.

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      i used the air in the tire to lift the jack.

  • @terryhallick7694
    @terryhallick7694 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I would have thought you would have cleaned the brake dust and debri off the parts. When we do brakes on a car, we use brake clean. Is there a reason you didn't clean the parts and inspect them at the same time?

  • @carlosalbertojampietro5824
    @carlosalbertojampietro5824 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Parabéns, ótimo trabalho!!

  • @VtecPower6384
    @VtecPower6384 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I am a car mechanic and I would have thought that you would have a sorting box for each job where each screw goes in exactly the right sorting compartment so that you don't forget anything. but as i can see, it's no different than with us car mechanics, we simply always throw all the parts together on the workshop trolley or on the workbench, or on the floor. 😁

    • @CheapBastard1988
      @CheapBastard1988 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      When bolt position is significant, like on a cockpit window replacement. We stick the bolts in a piece of cardboard in the same respective position. I did the same when I modified the intake manifold on my car.

    • @-Bill.
      @-Bill. ปีที่แล้ว

      Jesus, that seems pretty sketchy for an aviation job. What happens if that was accidently kicked and the bolts were mixed up. Didn't the windshield of an aircraft fly out because the improper bolts were used? I also thought these jobs were supposed to be done while referencing every step in the manual at the time it is performed.

    • @PhD63
      @PhD63 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@-Bill.He did say he put them in a piece of cardboard and that’s normal practice. You draw an outline of the window on the cardboard marking where the holes are and then as you remove the screws you punch them into the corresponding holes in the cardboard. And yes, you would have a print out of the relevant AMM.

    • @mikerobinson8734
      @mikerobinson8734 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Don’t even compare us aircraft mechanics with a car mechanic. Not even close. 😂

    • @jbean9021
      @jbean9021 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Running to grab a sorting box sounds like a waste of time. Just put the bolts back.

  • @F14foreverF14
    @F14foreverF14 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Awesome!
    Just wish you'd hold the phone in landscape mode while filming.

  • @turndroid234
    @turndroid234 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Now I can change my own tire in my garage using these guidelines.

  • @juanluis1996
    @juanluis1996 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    F1 vs Aircraft......... And the winner is.............The Aircraft. Only 2 persons. EXCELENT JOB

  • @jeffclark5268
    @jeffclark5268 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    weird that an Airbus uses SAE hardware not metric

    • @blueaxolotl7770
      @blueaxolotl7770 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Its for American Airlines

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@blueaxolotl7770 all major aircraft manufacturers use SAE

  • @brianohara5696
    @brianohara5696 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great the guy changes a wheel on a commercial airplane one handed while holding a camera. Throwing parts everywhere !!! This has to be a major violation of safety !!!

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      No violations at all please calm down with such remarks...kist showing you a common job we do

    • @justing42
      @justing42 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      And Brian has no clue about aircraft maintenance

    • @caddyrack
      @caddyrack ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@justing42 Yes, Brian is another troll that doesn't understand.

  • @marioflores5206
    @marioflores5206 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hey Mulu!! You are by far the best wheel spinner... Good job fellas!!

    • @marioflores5206
      @marioflores5206 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Nice to see avionics involved...jejejeje😄

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      He’s an amazing person. Fantastic mechanic and a great friend.

  • @anthonyrosado9753
    @anthonyrosado9753 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    First time I see someone using a torque wrench to lose anything, in my line of work, I would of had the biggest QA fail in the USAF history. 😂😂

    • @mrfrenzy.
      @mrfrenzy. ปีที่แล้ว +3

      It makes sense. If you torque the nut to 300 ft-lbs you could easily remove it with a reversible torque wrench set to 400 ft-lbs. Wouldn't hurt it one bit.

    • @anthonyrosado9753
      @anthonyrosado9753 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@mrfrenzy. I’m not against it, I was just saying what I’ve experienced in my line of work.

    • @mrfrenzy.
      @mrfrenzy. ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes it's interesting with different practices in different industries. Obviously it's easy for careless people to destroy a torque wrench by using more torque after it clicked.

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      USAF has some different standards .. i completely understand what you mean.. there are people that dont know how to use the equipment properly

  • @nunobarros3629
    @nunobarros3629 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    04:29 - And we (your friend MLS) thank you for that!!!
    Greetings from GIG!!!

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you brother. Keep up the amazing work 🤙

  • @kpec3
    @kpec3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Excellent video, I was curious about that. Thank the guys for me for your essential work.😊

  • @sky173
    @sky173 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is really cool. I'm curious about the electrical connections to the brake fan. I didn't see any wires. Thanks for sharing. I learned a lot.

    • @Brian-rn2wx
      @Brian-rn2wx ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That's because on the airbuses the electrical connection & the components that actually spin the brake fan are on the brake assembly it self. You only remove the impeller (fan) it self when changing a tire. Every else stays.

  • @teamgmotorsports
    @teamgmotorsports 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I’m an A&P as well, and our fleet at this point is all 319/320’s, about to get new 737 MAX’s…..
    Anyway, I got and understand, as well as chuckled to you comment about the paperwork taking longer than the job itself!😂
    But, to anyone who isn’t an A&P, they won’t understand! My suggestion is to do a start to finish video on the paperwork so everyone understands how much it really is;)

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You’re absolutely right I should do one like that. I’ll try to put something together for the future videos. And thank you for all your hard work out there. Stay safe 👍

  • @PoisondBacon
    @PoisondBacon 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks for the tip on breaking torque with torque wrenches 🤙🏼🤙🏼

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      My pleasure 👍

  • @fieryashhole
    @fieryashhole 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you the tires on my Airbus a321 were getting worn. You video aloud me to fix that on the cheap.

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      🤣🤣🤣

  • @rawim
    @rawim ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Question or calcification, you called this disc brakes, isn’t this setup more similar to drum brakes with the brakes pads pushing up and out onto a drum instead of the pads pinching a rotor?

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  ปีที่แล้ว

      It’s set up much like you car disk brakes. But these are circular stacked disks that get compressed by pistons

  • @tgeos
    @tgeos 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    god I love TH-cam for videos like these

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Im glad you are enjoying them

  • @jamar1947
    @jamar1947 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I was a 7 level for c17s I used to do this as one of my “cross train” jobs. I was a jet engine technician for the most part.

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Never a dull moment when playing with jets 🤙

  • @dannvandenbroek
    @dannvandenbroek ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Why is it not shown how you make use of a wooden hammer stem to remove/install the brake fan nut?😅

  • @davecrupel2817
    @davecrupel2817 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The bearing is not held in by a c-clamp.
    Is held in by a flimsy little snap ring, and nothing more. Make damn sure that Axel is lined up with the bearing before you push the wheel on or you will pop that bearing out.

  • @lua282
    @lua282 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks, can't wait to install the new set of wheels I ordered for my plane.

  • @txemaglez8251
    @txemaglez8251 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    next time I go to the airport I feel safer. Thanks for this video

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for watching and learning 👍

  • @omarscomingyo651
    @omarscomingyo651 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ok new guy let’s start with an easy one! deflate that tire! Sorry I missed that day in school 😂

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  ปีที่แล้ว

      Did you catch the part where I say I used the air in the tire to lift the Jack ?

  • @user-on4kr1zd1d
    @user-on4kr1zd1d 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Great video. Right I'm off to the nearest international airport to try out my new skills. Wish me luck....

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Best of luck!

  • @peanuts2105
    @peanuts2105 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I work on the ramp and we don't bother with MLG pins for wheel and brake changes. That gear isn't going to move under the weight of the aircraft. NLG we put gear pins because it could collapse if the over centre locking arms are not in position.

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  ปีที่แล้ว

      just following my manuals

    • @peanuts2105
      @peanuts2105 ปีที่แล้ว

      @StigAviation that is a good thing but those advisories are only put there to really cover their own arse and yours. But the reality is this: some things can be ignored for common sense. I would only use that rule for ramp work where you own the aircraft. Hangar is a different story