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The only large aircraft I have flown which had a key was the L-1011, and that was a key to the flight deck door. Oops, no, the B747 has a key to the crew rest area.
The L1011, B727's, B737's, DC-10's and B747's I have flown havent had a key to start them, but then they all have needed a push-back vehicle.................I resisted the urge to say that they needed a tug!
Its only when I get out to Oz and do a bit of light aircraft flying that I have to fit a lock to the wheels.
Oh, and OzGrade3, the logo lights are not necessary, and can be deferred for 120 days in my outfit, partially because they are not necessarily easily reached on a large aircraft, and are not deemed necessary by the manufacturer.
The best thing you can do is taxy at a safe speed.
Last edited by Bentleigh; 8th Dec 2005 at 13:09.