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Aircraft tire inflation....why nitrogen?

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RickP

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My mechanics fill aircraft tires with nitrogen (N2) not air. I understand that this is standard procedure. My question is why? Does it have something to do with expansion at altitude, or does it have something to do with oxidation of the tire compounds by the oxygen in the air?

Anyone know?
 

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