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Old 15th Sep 2017, 16:33
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Originally Posted by DaveReidUK
Airliners rarely lose wheels, but when they do it's often a result of corrosion (sometimes the whole axle departs).

That's not really the kind of thing you can check for on every turnround.
Corrosion is one possible factor certainly. As is incorrect fitment by engineers.

B-Cal 1-11 ex MAN did the same, a/c headed to LGW, wheel headed to the River Bollin. Wheel changed on night stop.
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