Michelin aircraft tyre app cleared for takeoff

Michelin Aircraft Tire has introduced a mobile application for aircraft mechanics, private pilots, airlines, military operators and others who have an interest in or use for aircraft tyres. The app will draw upon Michelin’s expertise in this field and aims to serve and educate customers on how to better maintain their Michelin tyres, to maximise tyre performance and minimise costs.

The application provides quick and easy access to the Michelin Aircraft Tire Care & Service Manual, a reference guide that provides knowledge on how to effectively maintain aircraft tyres, maximise tyre life, and reduce total cost of ownership. Users will find information specifically about Michelin’s aircraft tyres and tubes and be able to access a fitment guide that determines the correct Michelin products that are approved for each specific airframe. A Tire Wear Guide provides photographs and descriptions of the most common wear conditions for quick and easy reference.

“We recognise that most aircraft service professionals conduct their work out in the field and information that is critical to an airplane’s performance or safety might be difficult to access,” said Karl Remec, director of marketing, Michelin Aircraft Tire. “This new tool puts all the information they would need, right in the palm of their hands. As an innovation leader, Michelin is very excited to offer this first of its kind application from an aviation tire manufacturing company.”

The application also includes a tool to locate the most convenient place to purchase Michelin aircraft tyres. Additionally, numerous brochures that explain the benefits of Michelin aircraft tyres are available.

This first of its kind application is now available for free for tablet and mobile phones at both the Apple store and Google Play.