A powered aircraft wheel includes multiple wheel sections configured to define a cavity within the wheel and to support completely within the wheel cavity an onboard non-engine drive means controllable to move an aircraft autonomously without reliance on aircraft engines during taxi and ground travel. Each part of the powered wheel may be constructed of a material specifically selected to emphasize a functional property of the material that is optimal for the function of the wheel part at a specific location. The selected combination of functionally distinct materials gives the powered aircraft wheel a unique optimal structural and functional capability. An outboard section 20 may be made of material selected for stiffness such as titanium while an inboard section 18 may be made of a material selected for good heat conductivity such as aluminium.


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    Title :

    Powered aircraft wheel design


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    2016-05-04


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    B64C AEROPLANES , Flugzeuge



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