Scoot Inquiry, Feb 18 - Gear Down at 5000' ?

[Trevor Sinclair]

I noticed SC01 outbound SYD-SIN this afternoon pass directly overhead at my place with all under carriage still down. I immediately checked planefinder and noted it was still actually climbing headed through 5000ft. Pardon me if this seems a silly observation, but, isn't this a little odd?

[Nadia B-J]

Hey Trevor, I saw that too, thought the same.

[JamesL]

Brakes might have been still hot from previous issues and needed to cool down...

[Daniel M]

Or may have had an MEL on brake temp sensors, I believe on A320 aircraft this is common, whereby the aircraft can still depart but has to leave the gear dangling for a set amount of time to ensure brakes are at a cool enough temperature.

[Trevor Sinclair]

Thanks guys, I notice that it was very delayed from scheduled departure of 13:50 but did not depart until 16:12.