Originally Posted by ok1
It might be somewhat off-topic, but anyway, this is my question:
What are/used to be the reasons for the practice of shutting down one or two engines right after vacating the runway on 2 or 4 engine aircraft respectively? Is there any fuel benefit in doing so, or the only reason is to enhance engine life? I think that this practice is not that common anymore, why is that?
Thanks,
OK