---
kind: "section"
citation: "14 C.F.R. § 25.731"
title: "14"
number: "25.731"
heading: "Wheels."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/14/25.731"
---

# §25.731. Wheels.

- (a) Each main and nose wheel must be approved.
- (b) The maximum static load rating of each wheel may not be less than the corresponding static ground reaction with—
  - (1) Design maximum weight; and
  - (2) **Critical center of gravity.**
- (c) The maximum limit load rating of each wheel must equal or exceed the maximum radial limit load determined under the applicable ground load requirements of this part.
- (d) **Overpressure burst prevention.** Means must be provided in each wheel to prevent wheel failure and tire burst that may result from excessive pressurization of the wheel and tire assembly.
- (e) **Braked wheels.** Each braked wheel must meet the applicable requirements of [§ 25.735](/cfr/14/25.735.md).

## Notes

### Amendments

[Doc. No. 5066, 29 FR 18291, Dec. 24, 1964, as amended by Amdt. 25-72, 55 FR 29777, July 20, 1990; Amdt. 25-107, 67 FR 20420, Apr. 24, 2002]

### Authority

Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g), 40113, 44701, 44702 and 44704; Pub. L. 115-254, 132 Stat 3281 (49 U.S.C. 44903 note).

### Source

Source: Docket No. 5066, 29 FR 18291, Dec. 24, 1964, unless otherwise noted.

### Amendments

[Doc. No. 5066, 29 FR 18291, Dec. 24, 1964, as amended by Amdt. 25-72, 55 FR 29777, July 20, 1990; Amdt. 25-107, 67 FR 20420, Apr. 24, 2002]