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Old 9th Jan 2007, 09:08
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Originally Posted by Basil
Tri and quad aircraft already take fuel and oxygen supplies into account so what's the difference?
Are they going to make a quad land at the nearest suitable airport following an engine shut down?
Maintenance standards, reducing times between inspections. A move that is beneficial for all, as many have found lower costs as a result of fewer complete failures of parts due to increased preventative maintenance.
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