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Old 16th December 2000 | 17:23
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Tyres are probably the least expensive factor in a landing...the brakes cost a fortune...

As an idea a brand new 727 main tyre costs about $700 and can be retreated about 7-10 times if taken off before it wears to the bead...break units last 2-3 months if you're lucky, two on each main wheel, $3K to overhaul and if you let them go beyond the limit throw 'em away, $8K to replace!