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To: pieceofthepuzzle

If a tire fire - as has been suggested

I've heard this bandied about and wonder at the supposed cause of a nosewheel tire fire.

Tire fires are the result of a locked brake heating up and igniting magnesium wheels and the tires mounted on them, and usually happen on landing.

Nosewheels have no brakes.

27 posted on 03/20/2014 3:45:42 AM PDT by grobdriver (Where is Wilson Blair when you need him?)

To: grobdriver

According to a 777 pilot I heard on TV there are no brakes on the nose wheel.

47 posted on 03/20/2014 6:01:15 AM PDT by driftdiver (I could eat it raw, but why do that when I have a fire.)

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