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Tire upgrades available for Hawker jets

By Janice Wood · December 22, 2009 ·

A New Bias Technology (NBT) Michelin tire has been developed for Hawker series aircraft in a cooperative effort between Hawker Beechcraft Corp. and Michelin Aircraft Tires. The NBT tire will provide increased durability and shoulder wear, which translates into improved landing performance and reduced per-landing costs, according to Hawker Beechcraft officials. HBC’s parts and distribution organization, RAPID, is taking orders for the tires.

The Michelin NBT tire possesses a circumferential crown reinforcement that produces a flatter footprint than those of conventional bias tires, company officials said, explaining this helps slow the overall rate of wear for a longer tire life and lower operating costs.

The upgraded tire will be available on both A and B versions of the BAe 125 Series 800, as well as Hawker 750, 800XP, 850XP and 900XP models. Hawker Beechcraft Services received an STC from the FAA for the installation.

For more information: 888-727-4344 or HawkerBeechcraft.com.

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Janice Wood is editor of General Aviation News.

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  1. MEHTAB says

    December 31, 2009 at 2:34 am

    HOPE I DID TRY TO USE IN OURS HANGAR FLEET ON HS-125 THANX FOR THE IMPROVEMENT

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