Aww, crap,” I thought as I realized my Baron’s right brake went all the way to the floor. Some vigorous pumping returned some of its pressure, and it was usable for low-speed taxiing, but not for much else.
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“It’ll Be Fine”
Aww, crap,” I thought as I realized my Baron’s right brake went all the way to the floor. Some vigorous pumping returned some of its pressure, and it was usable for low-speed taxiing, but not for much else.
Key Takeaways:
- An aircraft owner encountered a soft right brake after maintenance but decided to depart on a long trip despite the known deficiency, driven by scheduling pressures and unavailable mechanics.
- He managed to land safely at his first stop, where he and a friend successfully bled the brake, enabling him to complete the remainder of his journey without further incident.
- The author reflects that flying with a known mechanical issue was a significant safety lapse he will not repeat, acknowledging that favorable weather was the only reason he "got away with it" this time.
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