Learjet Captain reported the left outer tire was damaged during landing after the wheels locked causing control issues. Post flight maintenance inspection revealed the wheel speed transducer wires had been incorrectly wired during previous routine maintenance.
Synopsis
Learjet Captain reported the left outer tire was damaged during landing after the wheels locked causing control issues. Post flight maintenance inspection revealed the wheel speed transducer wires had been incorrectly wired during previous routine maintenance.
Narrative
We departed from ZZZZ1 airport bound for ZZZZ airport; with 2 crew members and 2 passengers. Upon landing on a dry Runway XX with good weather and 15 kts wind; after opening the thrust reversers; the brakes were applied; causing the aircraft to yaw left and right before stopping. We performed a backtrack on the runway and taxied without major issues to the parking stand. Upon exiting the aircraft; we noticed the incredible condition of the left outer tire #1. Since the aircraft was AOG 'Aircraft on Ground'; we sought assistance in ZZZZ and found excellent help from FBO 1; which has technicians and equipment for the Learjet 45. However; being a maintenance center with limited certification; we had to request assistance from FBO 2 at ZZZZ2 airport; who sent a certified technician to release the aircraft. During troubleshooting; they discovered that the Main Left Landing Gear Outboard and Inboard Wheel Speed Transducer wiring were swapped; causing the tire to lock. The technicians corrected the wiring and replaced both left tires according to the maintenance manual.The reason for this failure and incorrect reassembly was certainly caused during routine maintenance after the landing gear was overhauled and the subsequent reassembly and rewiring was carried out by FBO 3.Unfortunately; this was just the beginning. During more routine maintenance; several issues were discovered due to incorrect previous maintenance; which led FBO 2 to file a report.
Source: NASA Aviation Safety Reporting System (public domain). Reports are voluntary submissions and are not verified by NASA.