Landing above max landing weight

[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.

[TopBunk]

Murphy

and that adds what exactly to the debate

[duelinput]

JAR25 commercial jet certification :
- 600 fpm max at MLW
- 360 fpm max at MTOW