Background
A pilot reported that at the departure airport, the runway was slippery and the turn onto the runway was difficult. The nosewheel steering was activated momentarily to straighten the nose, but was turned off prior to the takeoff roll.
Incident Details
At the destination airport, the aircraft was landed at approximately 115 knots. As soon as the nosewheel touched the runway, the aircraft veered to the right. The pilot applied full left brake and rudder, which did not correct the swerve.
Investigation Findings
The nose gear steering actuator was examined, and no evidence of malfunction was revealed.
Safety Bulletins
According to the company safety bulletin and aircraft manufacturer bulletin, the nose wheel steering switch must be off and the nose wheel must be verified to caster (by displacing the nose of the aircraft left or right using brakes and/or asymmetric engine power) prior to takeoff. This procedure is to be performed before every takeoff while turning onto the runway. Additionally, the nose wheel steering must not be armed until the subsequent landing is completed and aircraft speed is reduced below 10 knots.