Thanks Guys,
Good Boeing article although I am thinking more about the actual situations that would make someone land overweight.
Rainboe, those were my thoughts also. In regard to a flameout, do you mean you would most likely land overweight? (I realise there are so many variables, it makes it difficult to make any blanket statements). Also would you consider not dumping to MLW in order to save the fuel? For example if the gear doesn't retract after TKOF and again all other factors are in your favour.
Thanks for all the thoughs.
PS; Checkboard - Of course some situations will need no engineering action apart from the overweight LDG inspection (eg; dying pax). The cost of fuel issue is more important these days. I wonder if any airlines are making recommendations to crew in regard to this?