Inside the American Airlines Wheel & Brake Center

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Created: September 15, 2011

How AA does it better, faster, and with regard for the environment.

Phot by Tim Kern

Brake assembly castings are routinely inspected for cracks.
Brake assembly castings are routinely inspected for cracks.
Photo by Tim Kern

Heavy parts being inspected such wheel halves are moved using this robotic device.
Heavy parts being inspected such wheel halves are moved using this robotic device.
Photo by Tim Kern

Wheel halves waiting for assembly.
Wheel halves waiting for assembly.
Photo by Tim Kern

Tire assembly ready to go out the door and into service.
Tire assembly ready to go out the door and into service.
Photo by Tim Kern

New brake pads are always used.
New brake pads are always used.
Photo by Tim Kern

Tire assemblies going into the pre-cleaning step.
Tire assemblies going into the pre-cleaning step.
Photo by Tim Kern

Tires ready to go out the door and into service.
Tires ready to go out the door and into service.
Photo by Tim Kern

Finished brake assemblies. he Wheel & Brake Center sends full truck loads to Dallas and Chicago daily, along with deliveries via FedEx and American.
Finished brake assemblies. he Wheel & Brake Center sends full truck loads to Dallas and Chicago daily, along with deliveries via FedEx and American.

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Tim Kern is an aviation writer, aircraft builder, and private pilot. He is based in Anderson, IN, and can be reached at info@timkern.com.

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