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Old 13th Jun 2017, 09:26
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Car RAMROD
 
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Very simply, losing a pump means no ER flights (therefore longer route, more fuel required, less payload available), and you've got a greater minimum quantity required in the tank on landing (once again, more fuel less payload).

Not familiar with the operator's policies/procedures nor their route/requirements/alternates etc across Australia so that's all I can really offer.
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