What should you do before resetting the BTMS after an overheated brake indication on the ground?

• A. Do not reset the BTMS until maintenance has had a chance to inspect the brake.
• B. Reset BTMS immediately.
• C. Ignore the indication and taxi away.
• D. Power down the BTMS and leave it powered off.

Answer: (A)

When the Brake Temperature Monitoring System shows an overheated indication, it signals a potential brake fault or damage that could worsen if the brake is reused. The proper approach is to wait for maintenance to inspect the brake before any reset. Maintenance can determine the cause—whether a stuck caliper, excessive wear, rotor damage, leaks, or other fault—and confirm that the brake has cooled and is safe to reset and operate again. Resetting immediately could mask a real problem and allow unsafe braking later. Ignoring the indication and taxiing away is unsafe, and powering down the BTMS may stop alarms but leaves the underlying issue unaddressed and removes a protective monitor. So, do not reset until maintenance has inspected the brake.