Reverse Thrust usage vs. Engine Life
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Reverse Thrust usage vs. Engine Life
Hi All,
Does any one have/know of any information regarding Reverse Thrust usage vs. Engine Life.
Curious if a policy of 'maximum' reverse thrust usage (most manufaturer's recommendation) - until taxi speed/surge/etc. - affects Engine Longevity/failures/IFSD rates?
What are your 'Company' Reverse Thrust usage Policies out there.
Heard that a far-eastern airline uses idle reverse thrust, but used to use 'Maximum Reverse Thrust'. Anyone know why the change in policy? Was it engine maintenance being more expensive than brake replacements?
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Does any one have/know of any information regarding Reverse Thrust usage vs. Engine Life.
Curious if a policy of 'maximum' reverse thrust usage (most manufaturer's recommendation) - until taxi speed/surge/etc. - affects Engine Longevity/failures/IFSD rates?
What are your 'Company' Reverse Thrust usage Policies out there.
Heard that a far-eastern airline uses idle reverse thrust, but used to use 'Maximum Reverse Thrust'. Anyone know why the change in policy? Was it engine maintenance being more expensive than brake replacements?
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We at the 'Worlds favourite' use idle reverse unless operationally necessary (rarely). Less noisy!
Even with this policy, I was led to believe that BA has the best brake wear life amongst 744 operators.
Even with this policy, I was led to believe that BA has the best brake wear life amongst 744 operators.
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I understand that the red rat also 'used to' use idle reverse thrust as a policy, partly for noise, partly for heating up the brakes properly (they work better!), and partly for the fuel used.
But they changed their mind after they found the parking/green fees to high in the Bangkok golf course a couple of years ago!
Cheers
But they changed their mind after they found the parking/green fees to high in the Bangkok golf course a couple of years ago!
Cheers
