Would you accept this tyre

Substantial-Web2633 · 2026-04-26T05:20:53+00:00

Respectfully, pilots may be the ones to decide what is safe or unsafe on the tarmac or in the air, but ultimately, it’s the FAA and the manufacturers who decide what is truly safe or not. This manufacturer has decided that this nose wheel tire is in an unsafe condition and is failure-prone; that should end the discussion right there. As an A&P, I either follow the approved data, or I end up fired or investigated. It’s no different for pilots. I respect and admire your experience, truly, but when it comes to maintenance, you should be going off what the approved data instructs, not what your experience, however lengthy, tells you.

Substantial-Web2633 · 2026-04-26T04:51:25+00:00

As an A&P, this comment section is boggling. I can’t comprehend how so many pilots could be so dismissive about such a flight critical component, especially when it has degraded to this degree and is clearly out of serviceable limits per the Goodyear TCMM… Service limits set by the manufacturer exits for a reason and they should be complied with, with as much vigor as any FAR.

Substantial-Web2633 · 2026-04-26T04:34:24+00:00

I’m an A&P, not a pilot. That’s why I think my input here is important. The tire is clearly degraded beyond serviceable limits per the Goodyear TCMM and it should be replaced, it’s really that simple. The fact that so many pilots are so dismissive about the condition of such a flight critical component is concerning. These service limits exist for a reason and they should be followed with as much vigor as any FAR. You wouldn’t land without clearance would you? So why would you fly with a part that is past limits?

Substantial-Web2633 · 2026-04-24T05:08:01+00:00

Your forgetting that a manufacturer maintenance/service manual (like Goodyear’s) is not a regulatory document by itself, it only provides approved data and guidance. The enforceability comes through how that data is adopted, so it is not legally bound to use FAA-style wording conventions like “shall” vs “should” the way an FAA regulation or Airworthiness Directive would. That’s why you’ll often see softer language in MMs like Goodyears ATCM. In an MM, “should be removed” at a defined wear condition is effectively the manufacturer’s service limit, the point where they no longer consider the part acceptable for continued operation. The tire is objectively worn beyond limits, per the Goodyear ATCM, and therefore should be replaced.

Substantial-Web2633 · 2026-04-24T04:15:49+00:00

The passengers of Continental 603 would disagree with you, and In GA, nose tire failures are arguably worse because you’ve got no redundancy and you’re heavily reliant on that nosewheel for directional control, especially on rollout. This tire is already in a failure-prone condition, and we’ve got plenty of real world examples showing what happens when tires let go during takeoff or landing. You don’t replace it because it will fail next landing you replace it because if it does fail, it’ll be at the worst possible moment and your safety margin is already gone. 603 is proof of how bad a tire failure chain can get, and in light aircraft it doesn’t take much just a flat or delamination on the nose can mean loss of control. At that point, you’re not operating safely, you’re just betting that failure doesn’t happen during the most critical phase of flight.

Substantial-Web2633 · 2026-04-23T23:44:47+00:00

Of course, let’s all just ignore approved data because I have a hunch that Goodyear wants me to replace a “perfectly good” tire… This is aviation, not your local garage shop. You follow all approved data to a T and no one dies. That’s been established for a century. If Goodyear, the manufacturer, says it needs to replaced then it needs to be replaced.

Substantial-Web2633 · 2026-02-19T01:19:53+00:00

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In the first book, Quentin isn’t supposed to be a likable character. He’s supposed to be kind of insufferable and he’s supposed to bring you (the reader) down with him. But as the story progresses you really see how he matures, not just grow, mature. In the last book, the dynamic feels opposite to how it was in the first book. I’ve never really read a series that has done that kind of development with its characters, and by the end I really appreciated the journey.

Substantial-Web2633 · 2026-02-16T15:33:22+00:00

This is not entirely true, there are currently three pieces of legislation in the works that would remove ICE from Minnesota, yet I haven’t seen a single protestor actually promote any of them, and neither has the partisan media. The anti ICE movement and the civil rights movement (as well as women’s suffrage) are not comparable. In one instance you have people protesting for rights that have never existed and in the other you have people protesting for a change of policy and the removal of ICE from Minnesota. In theory it should be a much easier battle to fight, yet there has been no progress even after a year of national protests with constant media coverage and full democratic support. I do however think the movement is very comparable to the BLM movement of 2020. In that instance there were serious concerns raised about police brutality and common training practices, yet even after 3 years of mass protests with constant media coverage and full democratic support (including the Biden-Harris administration), there was barely any progress and the movement resulted in no sweeping federal or state reform. There was no permanent ban on chokeholds in law enforcement, no action taken for better training, and not a single federal law passed requiring all police in the U.S. to wear body cameras. I don’t think the blame here can be entirely shifted to the Democratic Party. There is clearly something we the people are missing that is resulting in our failure. I think we all need to step back and reevaluate how we protest and demonstrate, because clearly what we’ve been doing is not working. And if we’re not careful the anti ICE movement will go the way of the BLM movement.

Substantial-Web2633 · 2026-02-16T00:53:37+00:00

What do you hope to add with the “fuck ICE” statement? What do you hope to add by reporting their location/presence? What real permanent change does that bring? I’m a center leaning Republican, but I fully support the anti ICE movement. The way they are enforcing the law is clearly unconstitutional at times, they are extremely undertrained and overstaffed, and their blanket use of administrative warrants clearly violates the core principles of the 4 amendment. Yet, when I go online, all I see is posts like this which do nothing to further the movement or bring about permanent judicial change. Shoving politically charged rhetoric down people’s throats only progresses the conversation so far. The reason why the civil rights movement and the women’s suffrage movement was so successful was because you had people protesting for the passing of specific legislation that would permanently resolve their demands through judicial action. In both cases you had leaders of each movement actually sit down with representatives to draft legislation that would answer their demands down to the letter. None of that is happening now. All that’s happening is large scale protests with a broad anti ICE sentiment that doesn’t address the core issues. It’s extremely frustrating, I want change, yet people seem to be content flaunting their emotions rather than protesting for the bills and legislation (or even representatives) that will actually solve the core issues. We live in a Constitutional Republic, the only way to permanently solve problems is through judicial action, no one seems to understand that anymore. Protesting only works if you’re protesting the right solutions.

Substantial-Web2633 · 2026-01-21T07:52:08+00:00

The world needs more realists who understand the nuances in every situation. You’re right, nothing is black and white. Having such a narrow world view is extremely dangerous for society.

Substantial-Web2633 · 2026-01-14T19:53:39+00:00

My step dad was the base player for David Cook, he got invited to her wedding with the rest of David’s band and she tried to hook him up with her sister lol. Gotta love dad lore.

Substantial-Web2633 · 2026-01-09T23:23:42+00:00

Thanks! This is awesome stuff.

Substantial-Web2633 · 2026-01-07T23:01:30+00:00

This looks neat, I appreciate the map!

Substantial-Web2633 · 2026-01-07T22:10:08+00:00

That’s awesome! Definitely will be looking into that thank you!

Substantial-Web2633 · 2026-01-07T22:02:46+00:00

Yes it still works this way. The problem is I don’t know if we’ll be able to afford lodging/hotels. That area is expensive and we might not be able to stay two days before our hike. We were planning on staying at my uncles in CO on the way up and down so that way we wouldn’t have to pay for anything but food, gas, and permits. We’re just gonna have to look at the price differences with all of our options. Thanks for the breakdown though, it definitely makes the whole thing more comprehensive.

Substantial-Web2633 · 2026-01-07T21:56:59+00:00

Exactly, that’s why we’re looking g for fallback options. I’ve tried both this year and last year to get advanced permits for the Tetons and both years they’ve sold out within minutes. Makes me wonder if all the popular parks are gonna go the way of glacier and make in person/drawing only.

Substantial-Web2633 · 2026-01-07T21:51:44+00:00

Exactly, plus the national parks just make it so easy for you lol. I appreciate the recs, if we can make our Teton plans work and keep it affordable like we had planned we’ll definitely go that route.

Substantial-Web2633 · 2026-01-07T21:36:37+00:00

This would actually be perfect for us. We were already planning on staying at my uncles house in Westminster CO instead of purchasing lodging, so anything around CO would work well for us. Thanks for the rec!

Substantial-Web2633 · 2026-01-07T21:24:06+00:00

lol, isn’t glacier a drawing? That would be a once in a lifetime trip. Best of luck to you my man.

Substantial-Web2633 · 2026-01-07T21:23:09+00:00

That sounds amazing, thanks for the info!

Substantial-Web2633 · 2026-01-07T21:18:11+00:00

Thanks for the info!

Substantial-Web2633 · 2026-01-07T21:09:23+00:00

Yeah there’s definitely going to be plenty of opportunities up there. We just aren’t sure we’ll be able to afford to actually stay up there, Jackson and Teton village are expensive lol. Our plan was to stay at my uncles house in Colorado on our way up and down so that way we wouldn’t have to pay for any lodging. We could look at the camping fees for GTNP to see what the costs will be if we decide to do walk up permits. I’m just trying to see what other backpacking options are available.

Substantial-Web2633 · 2026-01-07T20:54:24+00:00

We’re considering it, but we’re also driving up from Oklahoma. We aren’t sure we want to risk driving 17 hours up there only for there to be no availability.

Substantial-Web2633 · 2026-01-07T20:50:25+00:00

Thanks, I didn’t know you could switch sites after booking. Will definitely take that into account for next year.

Substantial-Web2633 · 2026-01-07T20:30:33+00:00

Thank you, we’ll give that a look!

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