"However, they will approach it at 45 degrees to the direction of the bogey as if it causes the tyres to explode then most rubber will be flung out at 0, 90 and 180 degrees and hub assemblies normally get thrown out at around 90 degrees"
"Frankly it is better to stay a long way away from a smoking landing gear as debris can travel quite a distance and a large chunk of tread can do a great deal of damage. The fusible plugs will usually let go before the tire reaches bursting pressure due to heat but you cannot tell if there is damage to the carcass that might allow it to burst at a lower temp.I worked as a line engineer for 40 years and always treated hot wheels and brakes with the utmost respect - they are capable of killing you."
"Yes true wheels exploding/brakes exploding. All the same area caused by hot brakes. As I said I won't be going anywhere near hot brakes/wheels, not my job."
SO WHY ARE THE FLIGHTCREWS THESE DAYS SO RELAXED ABOUT THROWING THEIR PAX DOWN THE SLIDES FOR A BIT OF SMOKE AND FIRE WHERE IT IS EXPECTED?
AH WELL YOUR HONOUR, SOMEONE SAID "FIRE!" AND I KNEW LEGALLY I'M COVERED IF I EVACUATE THE PASSENGERS!
PERHAPS A BIT OF THOUGHT AS TO WHAT HAPPENS TO THEM OUT THERE MAY JUST STAY THE HAND BEFORE THEY REALLY GET UNNECESSARILY INJURED?!?!
I now await the incoming fire.........................................
