MD-83
Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP)
Aircraft Equipment Problem Critical
Flight Crew Rejected Takeoff; General Maintenance Action
Aircraft
As power [was] applied for take off aircraft shuddered dramatically. I; as Captain; took control of aircraft and aborted takeoff at very low speed (less than 5 KTS) [and] taxied clear of the runway. [We] called for Maintenance/Operations support as aircraft was not able to be moved with right brake system engaged. ARFF; Maintenance; and Operations support all arrived. Passengers offloaded and passengers/crew transported back to terminal. Aircraft left under Maintenance control.
MD83 Captain reports the aircraft shuddering dramatically as power is added for takeoff. The takeoff is rejected and the right brake is found to be partially engaged. Maintenance is called and the passengers and crew are bused to the terminal.