Why are the tyres of aircrafts made of conducting rubber?
- 1. So that the charge accumulated on the aircraft in flight, by rubbing the air, can easily be transferred to ground on landing.
- 2. So that the charge accumulated due to the operation of various electronic equipments in the aircraft in flight can easily be transferred to ground on landing.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
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UPSC NDA-1 – 2022
Statement 2 is correct: The operation of various electronic systems within the aircraft can also contribute to the accumulation of static charge on the aircraft’s structure.
Conducting rubber tyres provide a path for this accumulated static charge to safely discharge to the ground upon landing, preventing the build-up of a large potential difference between the aircraft and the ground, which could otherwise lead to a spark. Such a spark could pose a fire hazard, especially during refueling, or cause damage to sensitive electronic components. Therefore, both reasons contribute to the necessity of conducting tyres.