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Old 28th Jul 2007, 19:08
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Hand Solo # 619“MAX autobrake is used for RTOs not regular landings. If you use it you are quite likely to cook your brakes and the aircraft won't be going anywhere in a hurry.”

This is a very short sighted and inappropriate view.
MAX is used for takeoff. Also, when landing in contaminated conditions most aircraft manufacturers require MAX as the normal procedure.
As discussed in this thread, wet runways are not all the same or have the same standard of overrun area, thus pilots (operator) are required to exercise judgement to maintain a high level of safety; this often requires a high level of braking. In these situations it is your judgement that decides that the balance between safety and commerce has to be biased even further towards safety.
Brake temps are not an issue; whilst you might ‘cook’ the brakes on a max energy RTO, landing within published weights and using max braking is well within the certified limits of all aircraft.
Instead of thinking about not being able to taxi due to brake issues, consider not being able to move because you have gone of the end!

Brake for safety not for comfort or economics.
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