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Old 26th Mar 2007, 11:09
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barit1
 
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An operator with a new fleet will generally remove/replace an occasional part-time engine ("convenience" or "time-stagger" removal) for two reasons:

1) So not all fleet engines come due for a shop visit all at once, and

2) Refresher training for the engine swap crews.
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