Hot Brakes Vs Max Reversers on landing.
To save more fuel, it is being advised these days that landings should be in Config 3 and idle reverse should be used for the landing runs. The consequent rise in brake temperatures and brake wear works out to be less costly for the company. My question is, will subjecting wheels to temps of 300+ regularly have any detrimental effect on their life? Yes all 320's in our company have brake fans.
Thanks!