This man's job is every bit as important as the flight crew. No mistakes. Maintenance is a huge responsibility.

@AlexAM808

2 жыл бұрын

They say maintenance people are pilot’s heroes.

@blastermaster2383

2 жыл бұрын

If it ain’t maintained,it don’t fly.Simple.

@robd2184

2 жыл бұрын

@@AlexAM808 I wouldn’t go that far 😄

@robd2184

2 жыл бұрын

Very true. We put alot of trust in them to do their jobs and we respect their knowledge and ability

@curtgomes

2 жыл бұрын

@@robd2184 Many years ago I was in the Navy, Naval Air, working on airplanes. I also flew on some of them. I always was concerned with maintenance procedures, as were most of the men. There's just too much that can go wrong not to be.

Fascinating stuff... Loved the thumbs-up when the assembly slid on!

The piano in the background spoils the fun!

Great video Dennis, I never looked at it as a training video, but as a video of general info to the public about how a wheel is changed. Well done.

Fantastic job, Dennis!!

Manter essas aeronaves funcionando não é fácil.Belo trabalho!👍

Somewhere: 3 guys trying to assembly a beadlock wheel for a side-by-side. Also somewhore: 1 guy changes a Boeing wheel with ease... Wow, I was amazed!

@athgt6630

2 жыл бұрын

It's all about having the right tools and the training.

Perfect one man show👍🏻👍🏻

Quite amazing that one man does the whole change. Where I come from there will three guys doing that, one working and two watching. That is how state employees work here.

Now THAT'S a floor jack! The steel mill near me buys those used tires for use on their pot carriers which haul scrap steel to, and molten slag from, the furnace. They fill them with water to help them withstand the heat. They get very little use out of them. Maybe a week before they're either shredded by scrap steel or burned up under the furnace in the slag.

@artysanmobile

10 ай бұрын

Harbour Freight.

This must be a costly operation having to also pay the guy on the piano to play while the tech changes the wheel.

@Yk3d05bm

2 жыл бұрын

Lol I chuckled 🤭

@lincolnkinyua547

2 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

@TexasHarleyBoy65

2 жыл бұрын

Man, if that dude could bang out a little Aerosmith or AC/DC, I bet they could shave 20-30 minutes of each tire change.

@rollydoucet8909

2 жыл бұрын

They tried doing tire changes while playing the Benny Hill music, but that did not make the task go any smoother.

@jawadahmed3355

2 жыл бұрын

😁😁😁

Very entertaining and fun to watch. Thanks for posting this.

He has thousands of people's life in his hands.. He should be proud.

@bekkerthesokuangeldragon68

Жыл бұрын

He probably is / mightbe already proud and proudof himself too

Снятие колеса!!!все гениальное просто!)))))Браво!

@od8122

Жыл бұрын

В белой рубашечке)))

Fantastic work

The satisfaction of a job well done. AMT congratulations.

You're checking and maintaining your plane. I enjoyed your video

What caught my attention was that he was done with this massive tire change before cargo ops was finished. Impressive.

excellent aircraft wheel replacement #👍👍💕

Amazing! Done by one man.

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE AIR PLANES! IF I COULD LIVE ON A 747 AND RIDE IT NON-STOP FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE I WOULD! THE TAKE OFFS ALONE ARE THE BEST PART AND MAN , I LOVE IT!!!!

@TRPGpilot

Жыл бұрын

You will find the companionship of a woman one day when you grow up to be an adult.

Thumbs up 👍 except for the background music. Yes, I muted it 🙄

Very important job 👌👌👌

Fascinating stuff.

Beautiful.

Please turn down the background music, otherwise your videos are cool!

@roberthillman1

2 жыл бұрын

My thoughts entirely

@ai-d2121

2 жыл бұрын

Turn down the volume. There is no other sound.

@moehoward01

2 жыл бұрын

@@ai-d2121 My thoughts entirely.

@larrykaufmann2065

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed. Irrelevant music.

@70slandshark47

2 жыл бұрын

@@larrykaufmann2065 Irreverent music?? Just plain lousy, I can think of a lot better background music to play, LOL

มนุษย์เราสุดยอดจริงๆครับ

Good job brother

ÓTIMO TRABALHO COM PRECISÃO ê TRANQUILIDADE 👍

Shared on my FB page "Boeing 747 The Queen of the Skies" !

@dennisvijverbergbrakesrele6098

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome and thanks

Don't forget to put the spare wheel under the fuselage when it's up in the air.

@darringraham2613

2 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣

@dmv_baltimore_aviation

2 жыл бұрын

If that ever happens I'll just call it the jeep of the air

@techfacts424

2 жыл бұрын

Then Soul are workers

WOW takes skill and knowledge to change the spare tire of a Boeing 747 this individual know precisely what they need to get a job done every serious safety work,

@blastermaster2383

2 жыл бұрын

Who’s changing the spare tyre?I don’t know if you know but aircraft don’t carry a spare tyre.He was actually replacing the tyre with another not because it got a nail in it & it went flat but because it was getting a bit smooth or bald.

I will never again complain about having to change the wheel on my car!

@itsourlife

2 жыл бұрын

I guess having right tools is most important thing.

please no music or atleast turn it down half way.

Amazing! Seems tyre uses its air to lift itself on the Jack.

Woah! How can that little jack, powered by the ‘old’ tyre lift the nose of a 747 - thats incredible. A hand operated jack. A jumbo jet. Mind blown!

@alexanderhall4281

2 жыл бұрын

Hi that's what I was thinking...it's insane.

@ovimihut5199

Жыл бұрын

That is a pneumatic jack, not hand operated. Also, the wheels are part of a bogie, the other axel is still on the ground if you watch careful. The jack just kind of twisted the bogie. Aircraft nose is not moving one bit.

Wonderful

Wow, never knew the tire's own air pressure is what is used to power the floor jack! This job is awesome, would love to volunteer a day and change all sorts of tires...!!

@satos1

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, need to deflate the tire prior to removal for safety reasons and the escaped nitrogen is used to power the jack. Clever design.

@MrMopar239

2 жыл бұрын

Actually it looks like the tires are connected the planes airsource through the hub so pressure can be changed on the fly(no pun intended). So he's getting air pressure through the tire that's getting air from APU or external source if engines are off.

@colhunt76

Жыл бұрын

I work on KC-10s, this is the first I've seen of this method. Our axle jacks are manual, but have an option for operating by compressed air. The method shown in the video is a stroke of brilliance. I assume it's simply a matter of constructing a hose with the correct fittings.

@x3rockbetajrock382

10 ай бұрын

after one wheel your stamina will be out

Good job sir!

@dennisvijverbergbrakesrele6098

9 ай бұрын

Thanks!

Someone needs to introduce this guy to the magic of power tools!!

@dennisvijverbergbrakesrele6098

Жыл бұрын

The Jack is the only power tool needed, hand tools work just fine for the rest of the job.

We used to do quick main and nose tire wheel changes at LAX some times it was kinda stressfull youre in a big hurry but you cant make any mistakes i was on a good crew and learned the ropes but the first time on my own with everybody looking at you and wanting to get the flight moveing i was scared shitless but you get used to it good times flight line was fun j watt lockheed and mgm grand air

Greetings from Indonesia, my brother, keep it up

ESPECTACULAR GRASIAS

I'm a mechanic. Loved the content. Muted the piano.

I have a vast collection of little matchbox cars...so I understand how important it is to mount a new wheel/tire correctly.

V.interesting thanks

Good Video........ excellent!!!!! ;-)

When I changed the wheel on our car I found the security locking key was damaged this week....and Im watching this😳😳😳

Very good job 👍 salutations 💖🇫🇷 from Airbus aircraft mecanic ✨

@dennisvijverbergbrakesrele6098

9 ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

Great job, a man that is dedicated to his job. Keep up the good work. Today is May 26th 2022

Heey Guuyss! ChrisFix here, and today I'm gonna show you how to change a wheel on a 747 with common kitchen tools and soapy wooter.

I worked on heavy aircraft for years and we always deflated the tire before we removed the axle nut for safety. Pretty sure that jack doesn't use that much of the pressure in that tire and I suspect that tire if the aircraft just landed has 200 psi or more of pressure in it. Maybe things have changed but we did it because aircraft use split wheels and for an added safety step instead of relying on the wheels integrity when the tire is inflated.

@bernardowens1648

2 жыл бұрын

I did 20 years in the Air Force as a Crew Chief on heavy aircraft and we also deflated the tires before removal, per Technical Order. And we never did tire changes by ourselves.

@itsourlife

2 жыл бұрын

​@@bernardowens1648"by ourselves" meaning? Was it robotically done?

@bernardowens1648

2 жыл бұрын

@@itsourlife never alone. Other Airmen were required to complete the task.

@itsourlife

2 жыл бұрын

@@bernardowens1648 ah got it.

@williamswifka3206

2 жыл бұрын

I, agree you always deflate the old tire before removing. That’s tire removal 101 and it distinctly under a warning in the maintenance manual.

Dude, you sure sure change those massive wheels very quick!!

@dennisvijverbergbrakesrele6098

3 жыл бұрын

Like a formula 1 pit crew🤪

Nice

First time watching an aircraft tire get changed out. I was half expecting when the wheel came off, to see giant red calipers with Brembo on them. 😅

@bekkerthesokuangeldragon68

Жыл бұрын

That would be so funny so if they did. Plane braking system doesn't have the disc type of brakes xD They have those big cylinder shape type of brakes inside the tires like you ee in these types of videos ( i might be wrong on this )

great video! probably 16-20 tires on this aircraft.

@dennisvijverbergbrakesrele6098

Жыл бұрын

18, on the B747

Uau!!!👏👏👏 Muito show tive a oportunidade de trabalhar na aviação e participar da trocas de pneu..eu trabalhei na função Operador de Equipamentos...tinha que está sempre informado....

Commendable that apart from the lifting and positioning operations, everything else is human muscle powered.

It is very important to check all the airplanes tyres just in case they are flat or not stabbed probably

Can't believe one guy does it all

The piano music was exelent

This was a great video, but holy shit who thought of the background music. Had to mute it.

@dennisvijverbergbrakesrele6098

2 жыл бұрын

me too

Senhor, realmente me sinto ajudado em meu trabalho e estou muito feliz com esse vídeo e estou muito grato

The music is stuck in my head now lol

@rollydoucet8909

2 жыл бұрын

Nothing could be as bad as the music from "It's a small world afterall" at Disneyland. lol

Fastest PIT !

👍👍👍👍

May I suggest a Rubbermaid cart that you can push around so you don't have to bend over to pick up your tools. It would be better for your back.

@itsourlife

2 жыл бұрын

And power tools considering this is daily task

@trvman1

2 жыл бұрын

This post brought to you y Rubbermaid :)

GREAT DOCUMENT ABOUT CHANGING THE TIRE OF AN AIRPLANE BUT WRONG MUSIC! I AM SORRY.

@dennisvijverbergbrakesrele6098

2 жыл бұрын

Music is not the best, but had speeded up the video, so original sound was even worse

@jfrphoto01

2 жыл бұрын

@@dennisvijverbergbrakesrele6098 ... Redo the music, overdub it with "Learn to Fly" by Foo Fighters!

WELL, ORANIZED PROCEDURE AND TOOL SET UP.

Holly shit. Those tires are Huge and massive! Wwow! xD These big planes tires are like giant version of those Drag car tires lol.or a notice, I used an air-compressor air drill that makes that RAWWEEER REEEWWERR Like loud motorized drill to tighten and loosen the big bolts onthe vehicles wheels. it legit took me like 3 minutes or less. I'm legit serious and truth and honesty. On my 2015 Ford Mustang GT all 4 wheels replaced myself. I did my best to be fast with one of these Air pressure bolt drills

@bekkerthesokuangeldragon68

Жыл бұрын

My 2015 Ford Mustang GT's rim's had about 5 or 6 bolts in each rim

I don’t see cord showing, that’s a good tire your pulling 😉

The tire still got some life in it, what's the cost of a tire?

Oh I'm sorry! Could I get the white lettered stripe on the outside 😂! What thing about tire work on airplanes trucks or heavy equipment. The bigger the tires are easier it is. Because you get more assistance with cranes and cetera.

Absolutely surprised at power tools not bieng used at all.

@michaelbevan3285

2 жыл бұрын

No need and the small nuts are split pinned so no use of power tools allowed.

@satos1

2 жыл бұрын

Power tool are used minimal in aviation maintenance as you cannot afford to strip a screw or damage a nut. The majority of the tasks are done with manual tooling.

Hell, there’s another 20 landings in that tire before you the air it! Lol

Interesting that the air pressure from the old tire is used to operate the floor jack.

@itsourlife

2 жыл бұрын

Yes best thing of the video.

I'm surprised those little wheels on the jack can stand such a massive weight.

@dennisvijverbergbrakesrele6098

6 күн бұрын

@@RenoLaringo the wheels are spring loaded, so when you jack they retract themselves and the weight of the aircraft is then on a big metal block just below the jack point.

@RenoLaringo

5 күн бұрын

@@dennisvijverbergbrakesrele6098 Oh! OK I didn’t know that obviously. Thank you so much for your time and the explanation.👍

what about the other side wheel? seems there is no space

The new one leaned forward just a bit when he took it off the cart thing 😓

Super interesting video. Hard to believe one person handling this job. Very well done. Thanks for sharing the video. What is the air pressure on this tires?

@70slandshark47

2 жыл бұрын

About 175 PSI. I think. All commercial Boeing aircraft have different tire pressure ratings.

@dennisvijverbergbrakesrele6098

2 жыл бұрын

Normal pressure range is 225-235 PSI

Watching you change the wheels of a plane alone is as easy as changing a car wheel :)

I was looking at a wheel yesterday and was wondering what the tin shield was that wrapped around inside the rim. I'm guessing heat shield?

@dennisvijverbergbrakesrele6098

Жыл бұрын

Hello there, indeed that is a heat shield.

As all the comments are spelling tyre as tire this must be an American posting. ( just a little joke). Great video, I’ve often wondered what the procedure would be when a wheel has to be changed on one of these giant aircraft.

At 8:25 was that a tourque wrench he was adjusting to a proper setting?

@dennisvijverbergbrakesrele6098

2 жыл бұрын

Yes I am adjusting a torque wrench.

Old school mechanic only know not to use nitrogen bottle to jack a plane. Those weights more than the BOEING737 tires.

George Winston piano? Out of curiosity, what does the 'Jesus Nut' socket run $$$-wise? I am fascinated by specialty tooling, and can only guess at the number of zeros. Very cool for sharing!

@dennisvijverbergbrakesrele6098

Жыл бұрын

Don’t know the exact price, but no long ago we bought a set for the A350, and that set us back around $8000, so just an adaptor like this I think about $3000

Goo

Where did you purchase the hose that connects the wheel to the jack? Or did you make out yourself?

@dennisvijverbergbrakesrele6098

Жыл бұрын

We make them ourselves, just need to buy airhose and the right couplings.

Do you remove the stickers on the tire, or are they inconsequential as FOD?

@dennisvijverbergbrakesrele6098

Жыл бұрын

They will be removed.

No room for mistakes

Is it the same procedure for the inboard tire? Looks like the gear door would get in the way.

@dennisvijverbergbrakesrele6098

2 жыл бұрын

With -400 you can change the wheel without loosening the door. With a -800 you need to disconnect the rod to move the door

@fyremanbill

2 жыл бұрын

@@dennisvijverbergbrakesrele6098 That makes sense. Thanks Dennis.

How many months to change that wheel of airplane!?

Hope you used the coupon when you got the jack at Harbor Freight.

Did he use the tire pressure to get the jack to lift the plane up? If so, that’s genius.

@dennisvijverbergbrakesrele6098

2 жыл бұрын

Yes used the nitrogen in the tire to operate the jack

Question so what do they do with the worn tires from the plane do they bin them like a car tire 🤔 just curious that's all

@70slandshark47

2 жыл бұрын

Brian, the worn tire is tagged with the part number and serial number and then is sent to the company stores who will ship it back to the manufacturer to be recapped. The manufacturer will inspect it first and if there is no damage, they will recap it .According to the FAA, you can recap a commercial aircraft tire 10 times. I hope this helps.

@briankiely4951

2 жыл бұрын

@@70slandshark47 wow thanks for that information I never knew,much appreciated thanks again 🙂

Did you have at least the aircraft maintenance manual around just in case an FAA inspector stopped by to say hello

@dennisvijverbergbrakesrele6098

2 жыл бұрын

FAA doesn’t check us much, this because we work under the EASA regulations, but if they would, I have an IPad with all the manuals.

@tedsaylor6016

2 жыл бұрын

This operation he could recite the manual in his sleep he's done it so many times.

@70slandshark47

2 жыл бұрын

@@dennisvijverbergbrakesrele6098 Dumb question,, what is the EASA ?

✈️️✈️️Airport

Mooie video Dennis, wel een beetje een kutpiano 🥴

So Shanelle is talking about Fight Club. Wait a minute???

Surely this is a two man job!!

@dennisvijverbergbrakesrele6098

Жыл бұрын

Well as you see it can be done by just one guy.

@GARRYEASTON

Жыл бұрын

Which is absolutely wrong! Firstly It should be a two man job because of the weight and size of the wheel. Secondly it should be a two man job to verify that a mistake hasn’t been made and to also verify the torque of the wheel nut.