T-45C TS, ADV & IUT EMFP-01
Start, Ground, and Takeoff Emergency Procedures
5.
Hot brakes 1.10.5.1.1, 1.10.5.1.2
a.
Indications
(1) Loss of normal braking action
(2) Smoke caused by excessive heat
(3) Plane captain signals hot brakes (by
pointing at wheels and making fanning
motion in front of face with other hand) or
tower/ground control communicates
problem
LESSON NOTES
Demonstrate the hot brakes signal or have one of the students
demonstrate the signal.
b.
Procedures
When excessive braking has occurred (such as
after an aborted takeoff), or hot brakes are
suspected, notify the tower to alert the crash
crew and to inform other personnel to stand
clear. A dragging brake will also produce
excessive heat at the wheel. A badly dragging
brake could raise wheel temperatures to a point
where the fuse plug (324 degrees F) will melt
and deflate the tire. The time to reach peak
temperature may exceed 25 minutes
(1) Stop aircraft in a remote area or as directed
by tower. Minimize use of brakes
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