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CS 25.731 Wheels

Large Aeroplanes (CS-25) · CS-25 · EAR revision 26 Jan 2023

IRImplementing rule

CS 25.731Wheels

(a)Each main and nose wheel must be approved.

(b)The maximum static load rating of each wheel may not be less than the corresponding static ground reaction with –

(1)Design maximum weight; and

(2)Critical centre of gravity.

(c)The maximum limit load rating of each wheel must equal or exceed the maximum radial limit load determined under the applicable ground load requirements of this CS-25.

(d)Overpressure burst prevention. Means must be provided in each wheel to prevent wheel failure and tyre burst that may result from excessive pressurisation of the wheel and tyre assembly.

(e)Braked wheels. Each braked wheel must meet the applicable requirements of CS 25.735.

IR · CS 25.731 — CS-25 · ED Decision 2003/2/RM · CS-25 Easy Access Rules · EAR revision 26 Jan 2023

All rules in SUBPART D – DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION

Consolidated from the EASA Easy Access Rules (revision 26 Jan 2023, extracted 17 Aug 2026) for convenience. Not the official publication — verify against the Official Journal of the European Union and the EASA publications before operational use.

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