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Old 21st January 2004 | 01:56
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Significant weight penalty

Rumet,
There is an MEL item for the engine anti-ice valve locked in the open position that requires the use of normal (full) takeoff thrust. Associated with this MEL is also a RATOW and climb limit weight penalty of 22,400 lbs. That's a significant penalty for the 757.
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