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Old 27th April 2009 | 18:05
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Swedish Steve
 
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As an engineer of xx years, I do what the pilot asks me to do


Big airlines have safety depts full of people making rules.
I do what the airline wants.
BA always leaves the brakes ON, plus 6 chocks.
MH always releases the brakes after chocks ON. We have to be careful where we put them as they get trapped. You don't chock the nosewheels if you have a TBL, or you will have problems.

Boeings brake pressure declines with time and the brakes are not effective after 8 hours.
Airbus have a completely different park brake design and keep their pressure for ages. Overnight I see no decay at all.
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