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BOB MACKNESS

ASSO CIATE TECH NICA L F ELLO W

MECHANICAL/HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS

BOEING COMMERCIAL AIRPLANES

Operators typically purchase twin-aisle airplanes for

long-distance flights. However, when market condition

dictate, operators may use some of these airplanes on

shorter flights. In such instances, appropriate action

by the flight crew can reduce the likelihood of brake

overheating and concomitant departure delays.

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F L I G H T O P E R A T

MANAGING

UNEVENBRAKE TEMPERATURESON TWIN-AISLE AIRPLANESDURING SHORT FLIGHTS

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