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Old 16th Sep 2006, 22:23
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I think there were a number of issues with the JT9D-59 - starting, stall-free operation, -- I think it was an earlier vintage machine than the CF6-50.

The -50 had been upgraded to the -50C2 by the time NWA acquired these ships.
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