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Old 27th October 2003 | 07:12
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1 Variable flap setting allows the best selection between field lenght and second segment climb limit

2 Flap setting will be determined by weight altitude and temperature on the day at that particular runway

4 Use of reverse and lenght of runway limits the use of braking.
Centre gear does have brakes.

5 Minimum has to be trip fuel required for diversion plus max 10%plus a 30 minute reverse for holding at alternate at 1500' This figure will depend on distance to diversion. Or if no alternate available fuel for 2 hours holding at destination This is referred to as island holding

6 Long range cruise for economy others as required to make up time

7 3 1 2

8 Yes KLM used a procedure on the DC10 in event of APU u/s

9 No2 eng would be the candidate for this procedure

Hope it helps
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