B777-200
Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP)
Flight Crew Last 90 Days 60; Flight Crew Total 21632; Flight Crew Type 232
Distraction; Workload; Confusion
Aircraft Equipment Problem Less Severe; Deviation / Discrepancy - Procedural Published Material / Policy
Flight Crew Took Evasive Action; Flight Crew Returned To Gate; Flight Crew Rejected Takeoff; Flight Crew FLC complied w / Automation / Advisory; General Maintenance Action
Aircraft; Procedure
Cleared for takeoff on Runway 25. As throttles advanced for takeoff; MAIN GEAR STEERING EICAS and takeoff configuration warning illuminated. Accomplished rejected takeoff between 10 to 15 knots ground speed. Runway cleared and checklists accomplished. Contacted maintenance and operations for gate return and fuel. Maintenance suggested that we deflect nose gear steering tiller to left and right stops to see if main gear steering EICAS would clear. Procedure cleared EICAS message. Maintenance cleared write up. Aircraft refueled and uneventful flight accomplished. This exact scenario happened to me two months ago. Maintenance told me that this problem sometimes occurs when the aircraft is towed.
B777-200 Captain reported rejecting the takeoff at low speed after the MAIN GEAR STEERING EICAS and takeoff configuration warnings illuminated. Maintenance suggested moving the tiller full throw which cleared the EICAS. The aircraft taxied back for fuel then departed uneventfully.