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B767-300 flight crew reports rejected takeoff at 80 KTS for a generator drive light. The light self extinguishes and a second attempt is made; with the same result. During taxi to the gate two main tires go flat.
| Attributes | |
| ACN | 913714 |
| Time | |
| Date | 201010 |
| Place | |
| Locale Reference | ZZZ.Airport |
| State Reference | US |
| Environment | |
| Flight Conditions | VMC |
| Light | Dusk |
| Aircraft 1 | |
| Make Model Name | B767-300 and 300 ER |
| Flight Phase | Takeoff |
| Flight Plan | IFR |
| Component | |
| Aircraft Component | Generator Drive |
| Person 1 | |
| Function | First Officer |
| Person 2 | |
| Function | Pilot Flying Captain |
| Qualification | Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP) |
| Events | |
| Anomaly | Aircraft Equipment Problem Less Severe |
Narrative:
Received 'right generator drive' indication shortly after engines were stabilized at takeoff power. I called 'generator.' captain elected to abort takeoff between 70 KTS and 80 KTS. He 'coasted' nearly the full length of the runway and used minimal braking. The generator drive indication self-cleared during the roll out. After clearing the runway; we consulted the brake cooling chart to find we needed less than 10 minutes of cooling (effectively 'off the chart' low). Discussed our options; including returning to the gate to have maintenance look at the generator drive; or attempting a second takeoff. Captain elected to attempt a second takeoff approximately 15 minutes after the abort. Again; received 'right generator drive' indication during takeoff. This time earlier in the takeoff roll. Captain elected to abort the takeoff. The airspeed indicator had not come alive yet. I estimate the speed to be about 30 KTS. While taxiing to the gate; we received notice from another aircraft that we had a flat main gear tire (number 3; I suspect). The captain stopped the aircraft and consulted with maintenance on how to proceed. Maintenance counseled us to continue to the gate; which was about 10 plane lengths from our parked location on the taxiway. Shortly before gate arrival; a second tire became flat (main gear tire 4; I suspect). We parked at the gate; confirmed that the aircraft was chocked; and released the brakes. Maintenance inspected the outside of the aircraft.
Original NASA ASRS Text
Title: B767-300 flight crew reports rejected takeoff at 80 KTS for a generator drive light. The light self extinguishes and a second attempt is made; with the same result. During taxi to the gate two main tires go flat.
Narrative: Received 'Right Generator Drive' indication shortly after engines were stabilized at takeoff power. I called 'generator.' Captain elected to abort takeoff between 70 KTS and 80 KTS. He 'coasted' nearly the full length of the runway and used minimal braking. The generator drive indication self-cleared during the roll out. After clearing the runway; we consulted the brake cooling chart to find we needed less than 10 minutes of cooling (effectively 'off the chart' low). Discussed our options; including returning to the gate to have Maintenance look at the generator drive; or attempting a second takeoff. Captain elected to attempt a second takeoff approximately 15 minutes after the abort. Again; received 'Right Generator Drive' indication during takeoff. This time earlier in the takeoff roll. Captain elected to abort the takeoff. The airspeed indicator had not come alive yet. I estimate the speed to be about 30 KTS. While taxiing to the gate; we received notice from another aircraft that we had a flat main gear tire (number 3; I suspect). The Captain stopped the aircraft and consulted with Maintenance on how to proceed. Maintenance counseled us to continue to the gate; which was about 10 plane lengths from our parked location on the taxiway. Shortly before gate arrival; a second tire became flat (main gear tire 4; I suspect). We parked at the gate; confirmed that the aircraft was chocked; and released the brakes. Maintenance inspected the outside of the aircraft.
Data retrieved from NASA's ASRS site as of April 2012 and automatically converted to unabbreviated mixed upper/lowercase text. This report is for informational purposes with no guarantee of accuracy. See NASA's ASRS site for official report.