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Old 06-15-2018, 10:13 PM
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Originally Posted by AirBear View Post
I assume the aircraft had anti-skid brakes? If so and they were working correctly you shouldn't have a melted spot. However with a very nice landing on a wet runway the anti-skid activation could have been delayed long enough for the tire to lock up and cause melting. But you really need to tell us the model aircraft involved and see if anyone here has some expertise in it.

NetJets had a Phenom that landed during a rain storm in Texas. They were hydroplaning big time. Applying the normal brakes they didn't seem to be slowing down. Thinking they had a malfunction they applied the Emer Brakes, which have no anti-skid. All they did was steam-clean the runway prior to going off the end.
..Seen that on a CRJ, long time ago..Both left main tires flat spotted to a point, where some of the cords were starting to show..New tires, nothing wrong with the aircraft..According to MX, the wheels had significant ice buildup from previous taxi / takeoff, and were frozen in place until landing..

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