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Tire cord

Woven metal wire laminated into the tire to provide extra strength. A tire showing any cord must be replaced prior to any further flight.

Dictionary Term

Tire cord

Definition

  • Woven metal wire laminated into the tire to provide extra strength. A tire showing any cord must be replaced prior to any further flight.

References

  • Airplane Flying Handbook · Federal Aviation Administration · 2021