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Old 03-15-2002, 04:16 PM   #20
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The tires on that A340-600 were reinforced (for test purposes) and exceeded the strength of the rims. An ugly picture? Absolutely. But please remember that the aircraft is undergoing TESTING to reveal problems before entering service.
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