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Old 8th January 2008 | 16:32
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Canuckbirdstrike
 
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Simple question, complex answer. The cost issue is dependent on whether you are using steel or carbon brakes and how your brake and engine maintenance costs are attributed (part of lease cost, per cycle, hourly etc.)

Overall from a cost perspective with carbon brakes it is more cost efective to use more brakes and less reverse. The decision must be adjusted for each landing to cater to weight, landing distance available, runway condition and turnaround time.
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