With more and more KR builders going with tri-gear and steering with brakes and the discussion of extended taxi test , it seems appropriate to remind builders of taxi test and brake failure. I've read of at least one incident where extended taxi test got the brakes hot enough to soften the non-metal lines and fail with brake pressure. The flammable fluid ignited and the airplane was consumed in the fire. There is an old adage that says "if it happened once it can happen again". One more item to keep in mind when you start testing your KR. Is your fluid flammable? Test without wheel pants to help cool the brakes? Don't make repeated runs that require heavy braking to stop? Use your best judgement.
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