MD-11 flight crew reported a rejected takeoff was caused by MEL non-compliance on a repeat discrepancy.
Synopsis
MD-11 flight crew reported a rejected takeoff was caused by MEL non-compliance on a repeat discrepancy.
Narrative
When we were on the takeoff phase; we got a Level 2 Tire Failure alert below 100 kt. and we rejected the takeoff and returned to the gate. When we arrived to the airplane it already had the Level 2 Tire Failure. The previous crew advised us that they also had a tire failure on landing. When we talked with the mechanics about the issue of the tire failure alert; they told us that they; Maintenance; do not know why that alert is coming up even though they deactivated the system. After that they tried to deactivate the whole system brake system and tire pressure monitoring so the Level 2 Tire Failure would not come up again. For that reason; I talked with the Captain and told him that I did not agree with that procedure since Maintenance do not know why that alert is coming up. [The problem was identified by the] Level 2 Tire Failure alert on takeoff. [It was caused by] improper MEL deferral procedure. [The flight crew responded to the problem and] the Captain rejected the takeoff and I put forward pressure on the yoke and applied full spoilers. [I suggest] better maintenance procedure and better communication between stations.
Second reporter narrative
While on roll-out we received Level 2 Tire Failure and rejected takeoff. Nothing else follows. We returned to the gate and Maintenance decided to remove all tire configuration and MEL the same. When we came back to the gate and ran our numbers; our LD was above 60%. When discussing with my fellow crew member we decided that the current events were or can become a safety issue. We as a crew we decided to not continue to fly until problem was resolved. Before our flight the previous crew had the same Level 2 Tire Failure alert during landing.[The problem was identified] during takeoff roll below 90 kt. [The cause was] poor maintenance and MELs not complied correctly. We as a crew rejected the takeoff. [I suggest to] repair problems when they occur.
Source: NASA Aviation Safety Reporting System (public domain). Reports are voluntary submissions and are not verified by NASA.