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Old 27th May 1999, 09:17
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The company I fly for now requires the park brake off for better cooling during turn-arounds (carbon brakes), but I don't think that it makes much difference.

The provious jet type I flew mentioned that there was no provision for thermal expansion in the hydraulic circuit past the park brake valve, so the park brake should be off if parking for long periods (overnight), to avoid thermal changes stressing the seals.
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