Brake Master Cylinders

Editorial Staff

Monday, August 30, 2021 at 10:13 AM ET

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Key Takeaways:

Multiple aircraft experienced brake system failures primarily due to issues with their master cylinders.
Root causes for these failures varied, encompassing manufacturing defects, internal wear and damage, and component breakage or improper assembly.
Consequences included loss of directional control during taxi or landing, leading to incidents such as flat-spotted tires, runway excursions, and propeller strikes.

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