Created Monday, Nov 23rd 2020 17:46Z, last updated Sunday, Nov 29th 2020 09:15Z
A China Airlines Boeing 747-400 freighter, registration B-18710 performing flight
CI-5880 from Manila (Philippines) to Taipei (Taiwan), landed on Taipei's runway 05L when during roll out a loud bang occurred. The aircraft slowed without further incident. The #4 tyre (aft inboard left main tyre) was found blown. The runway was closed for about 50 minutes as result.
The airline confirmed the tyre was found punctured, according repairs have been applied to the aircraft, its return to service was also approved by Taiwan's CAA.
Taiwan's CAA reported it was found the #4 brake's anti-skid valve failed. Inspection intervals and removal intervals for the valves were shortened.
The aircraft returned to service two days later on Nov 8th 2020.
Related Flight:
CI5880,
China Airlines News
