Originally Posted by
wrf2e
I can say that the mx crew was saying they would have to disable the brakes beofore the A/C could be towed which would lead me to believe the brakes were locked before touchdown by other means than the cockpit parking brake handle. Again, I don't know that for sure, just my thoughts.
Anytime an airplane blows 4 tires on touchdown at 140 knots, you are probably going to damage the brakes/rims in some way, making it impossible to tow without tinkering with some part of the brake system.