Hi Andre
To clarify a few more points
4. Yes, the centre gear has the same brakes as the main gears, provided with pressure from both #1 and #3 hydraulic systems for a total of 10 operating brakes.
6. M83 or M85 if making up time and costs dont matter!
7. 3-1-2 is our company sop for start sequence.
8. Never seen #2 used as an APU but i'm sure its been done somewhere, sometime, particularly on those odd charter or military destinations.
Also, although not mentioned the deflected aileron system on all our mad-dogs have been deactivated. The saving in t/o performance was far less than the problems we had with it!
And yes, i agree, a fine machine!!