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Old 6th Jan 2013, 16:10
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EMIT
 
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767-300

767-300 IRS alignment only on the ground in a stationary aircraft.

Once released the parking brake on an apron that turned out to be not exactly flat: the couple of inches of movement into the chocks was enough to upset the alignment process.

Turning off 2(!!) out of 3 IRS's leaves you without autopilot capability, which would require you to leave RVSM airspace.

Having only one out of three redundant and critical systems available is a good starting point to decide on a diversion to nearest suitable airfield.
(an IRS with reliable attitude is a critical system, after all it is needed for pitch and power flying, n'est ce pas).
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