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Old 15th October 2010 | 15:59
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MurphyWasRight
 
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]3 or 4 engines different situation, 'cause not time critical/less risk so no need to land overweight.


Regardless of its fuel dumping capabilities the B-747 is certified for overweight landing if conditions dictate an immediate landing.
I seem to recall a certain British airline rather famously burning off fuel (all most) all the way home in the 747 single engine out scenario.
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