EMB ERJ 145 ER/LR
Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP)
Troubleshooting; Distraction; Training / Qualification; Situational Awareness; Human-Machine Interface; Communication Breakdown
Aircraft Equipment Problem Critical; Deviation / Discrepancy - Procedural Maintenance; Deviation / Discrepancy - Procedural Published Material / Policy
Flight Crew Took Evasive Action; General Maintenance Action
Procedure; Aircraft
During taxi into the ramp area the tiller went dead; the Captain and First Officer steering disconnects went dead; and we were unable to steer the aircraft with the rudder pedals. The threat was that there was absolutely no indication on the EICAS or chime that the steering was inoperative. This was unlike any uncommanded swerving event I have experienced in the simulator.My training and experience with this aircraft prevented a bad situation from happening. We were able to get the aircraft towed to the gate safely. However; I do not believe that Maintenance is taking this situation seriously and there is a lot of operational pressure right now to take the aircraft as is with a 'cleared logbook'. This is classic pencil whipping at its best; which is the reason for this report.
An EMB145 steering completely failed during taxi into the gate without any malfunction indications; so the crew stopped and had the aircraft towed to the gate.