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Old 23rd August 2001 | 22:15
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quid
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Dont' remember the details, but a number of years ago, an Eastern 727 developed a signifigant leak in one wing. As I recall, they had to dump fuel to keep it flying, and landed ASAP. They had full control deflections and just barely made it. I think it was about a 8000 lbs. imbalance.
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