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22nd Jul 2007, 12:32

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Originally Posted by Rate1

I am curious to know why landing flap (leading and trailing)is not retracted until the aircraft almost comes to a stop on the bay.

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Originally Posted by B717 FCOM - AFTER LANDING PROCEDURE

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Flaps/Slats - Move FLAP/SLAT handle to 18° detent.
NOTE: Flaps/slats should be in the 18/EXT position for taxi-in to
minimize foreign object ingestion.

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Originally Posted by B717 FCOM - PARKING PROCEDURE

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FLAP/SLAT Handle - Move FLAP/SLAT handle to UP/RET prior to gate parking
position. Verify flaps move to zero.

Flap/Slat lever selects slats extend first on extension cycle, and slats retract last on retraction cycle (Flap 0/Retract > Slats Extend > Flap 13 > Flap 18 > Flap 25 > Flap 40)

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