Aircraft wheels & brakes
Time and cost savings for operators
Delivering savings with each landing
Collins Aerospace wheels and braking systems offer airlines the latest technology with the lowest cost of operation. Our innovative electric controls, prognostic systems and advanced materials provide the superior performance and reliability that commercial, civil and military aircraft require.
Leading the way
Goodrich wheels and brakes were the first to be certified for the Airbus A350-900
DURACARB® carbon disk technology
Our proprietary DURACARB® carbon disk technology is a heat sink material that delivers a significant advantage over steel heat sinks and competing carbon materials. With the weight and durability benefits of DURACARB® carbon disks, operators can expect a greatly lowered cost of operation related to their landing systems.
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LOWER WEIGHTFor example, save up to 700 lbs (318 kg) on Boeing 737NG |
LONGER LIFEFor example, significantly longer brake life compared to steel brakes and competing carbon materials |
FASTER COOLINGHigher energy absorption capability and faster cooling rates allow for shorter turnaround times |
LOWER COSTSReduced maintenance and operating costs due to brake life improvement and weight reduction |
DURACARB® platform history
| AIRBUS A340-600 Certified 2002 |
BOEING 777LR Certified 2003 |
AIRBUS A320 Certified 2004 |
EMBRAER ERJ Certified 2005 |
| BOEING 737NG Certified 2009 |
BOEING 787-8 Certified 2011 |
BOEING 747-8 Certified 2011 |
LOCKHEED MARTIN C-130 Certified 2012 |
| BOEING 787-9 Certified 2014 |
AIRBUS A350-900 Certified 2015 |
BOEING F-15 Certified 2016 |
Lock ring wheel and carbon brake for Lockheed Martin C-130
A prime example of the benefits our wheel and brake technologies bring to operators is the Lockheed Martin C-130. Our wheel and brake retrofit for the C-130 includes DURACARB® carbon disk technology, providing extended wear life, low vibration, and improved strength for years of reduced maintenance operation. In addition, Our two-piece aluminum lock ring wheel provides easier overhaul maintenance as well as reduced service and labor requirements. This patented lock ring design eliminates the need for tie bolts, providing significant time and cost savings.
