An RTO that leaves a disabled a/c blocking RWY 34R for a prolonged period doesn't sound minor to me. If fuse plugs melted from heavy braking heat, would the deflated tyres prevent the a/c from being towed? As I understand it the normal hold off period is only 5 to 10 mins before passsengers can be evacuated, but 34R was unavailable for the best part of 45 minutes.
It will be interesting to read the ATSB report.
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Philip
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