ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 220510
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| Date: | 21-DEC-2018 |
| Time: | 21:22 |
| Type: |  Airbus A320-211 |
| Owner/operator: | Air Canada |
| Registration: | C-FDST |
| MSN: | 127 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Minor |
| Location: | Vancouver International Airport, BC (YVR/CYVR) -
 Canada
|
| Phase: | Taxi |
| Nature: | Passenger - Scheduled |
| Departure airport: | Los Angeles International Airport, CA (LAX/KLAX) |
| Vancouver International Airport, BC (YVR/CYVR) | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities |
An Airbus A320-211 operating as Air Canada flight AC557 from Los Angeles, USA (KLAX) to Vancouver, BC (CYVR) was taxiing to the gate when flames were observed from the right main landing gear. ARFF was notified, and at the gate it was found that the parts of the right main landing gear brake assembly were missing. Airport operations found parts on the runway and taxiway. Company maintenance replaced the brake and wheel assemblies and the tachometer.
After repairs, the aircraft resumed service on December 24.
Sources:
TSB A18P0185
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 04-Jan-2019 10:04 | harro | Added |
| 07-Jan-2019 09:40 | Trislander | Updated [Country] |
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