What's the deal with aircraft wheels?

[Iberia Airlines]

If there’s one thing that abounds on a commercial jetliner, it’s wheels; the large airliners of Iberia and other carriers can have up to 12 of them in the main landing gear. And while you might think they’re important, they’re actually even more critical than you might think, and their maintenance is prioritised accordingly. Here’s a succinct step-by-step rundown of how our expert teams keep our fleet’s wheels in optimum working order.

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