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Old 7th Jul 2020, 18:20
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Originally Posted by Escape Path
Thank you for your insight vilas. Funny thing, our company asks us to modify conf almost the other way around: Abrk, then flaps, then rev. I know there are different “brake maintenance packages”, I’d guess it’s got something to do with it.
My thoughts exactly. I’d rather have low and then use manual braking to make my turn-off
Actually something similar is happening in Indian context. One carrier is retaining flap3 but selecting A/B medium to stay within FLD. But Airbus doesn't recommend that. I will check with the airline to see
​​if they have some other factor to do so. Also Airbus doesn't recommend taking.over manual braking from low i.e. from fuel saving point.

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