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Old 21st Jul 2008, 12:51
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When learning the Bus, I remember the French TRE discussing this very situation and that too at night. With an Emer Elec Config, though you will have the 1000 psi even if you stood on the brakes, there would be no reversers, practically no spoilers and at night, limited visual references to appreciate the slowing down of the aircraft. Therefore, he advocated that in this situation, beyond 100 kts, we should be GO minded. The Capt would get PFD and ND almost instantly and once the RAT deployed, the other important tubes would also be available. Other than the long ECAM procedure, the emergency is fairly managable thereafter. Get into a hold, complete the ECAM and land. On the other hand, imagine rejecting at 130 kts without antiskid, only 2 spoilers per wing and no reversers (I know these are not considered for a dry R/W but would be so heplful in an emergency). And at night remember there will no external lights. I agreed that it should be GO beyond 100 kts.
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