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Old 27th Mar 2019, 11:03
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DaveReidUK
 
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Originally Posted by tdracer
I was told the use of reverse reduces brake wear so much it saved between $50 and $100 on every landing...
Originally Posted by mustafagander
How come then many airlines SOP is idle reverse and use the brakes to stop?
Those two statements are not mutually exclusive. Any use of reverse, even at idle, will reduce brake wear.

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