MS14113 Tape, Identification, Color Coded, For Aircraft Tires

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MS14113F

SCOPE:

This specification sheet establishes requirements for color coded aircraft tire identification tape which applies to all aircraft tires manufactured/retreaded for the Department of Defense.

REQUIREMENTS:

1.                All aircraft tires manufactured/retreaded for the Department of Defense shall be taped before delivery, with a circumferential band of one (1) inch, pressure-sensitive tape, completely around the centermost rib of the tread.

2.   The ends of the tape shall overlap approximately four (4) inches for any splice and upon completion of the wrap.

3.   The pressure-sensitive tape shall be constructed so that normal shipping and handling will not deface or remove it from the tire, but shall be easily removed in one continuous strip prior to installation.

4.   The tape colors shall be in accordance with this specification sheet and FED-STD-595 (see notes 2 and 3).

TABLE I.  Tire year of manufacture designation.

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