Anti-skid testing
All the literature i have on anti-skid (manufacturers manuals etc)suggests that to be tested correctly, the anti-skid system must first be connected i.e. speed transducers etc in the correct sense.
My question then "is it possible for ANY anti-skid system to test correctly if it is not connected or has damaged or broken wiring?"
I am aware of a situation in Florence (Italy) recently, that a BAe 146 skidded to a hault and blew 1 or more tyres after landing. The brakes did not work as they normally do i.e. required more pressure than normal. Once applied heavily, the brakes locked up and there is considerable skid marks down the runway to suggest the tyres skidded from the first initial heavy application.
The previous night, engineering had changed the entire wheel assembly and allegedly forgot to connect the anti-skid. Even if this is the case, how did it test correctly the next morning by the flight deck crew (assuming it was in fact tested).
This is not the sort of surprise a pilot needs on a relatively short runway.