DVA1528
Captain, B757-200
Joined on February 16 2004
Midwestern United States
43 legs, 103.7 hours
39 legs,
92.1 hours online
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Posted onPost created on
December 24 2004 07:13 ET by Raymond Lancaster
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The FAA has issued AD for Boeing aircraft,737 and 747 that I know of, that requires fuel in the center fuel tank at all times. This is to prevent fires/explosions.
My question is: since the AD allows the use of this fuel, in low fuel conditions, are we to use this quantity in calculating the required reserve fuel for landing. Having to bunker up to 5,000 lbs. of fuel in each a/c would seem an unreasonable cost burden to the airline.
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AFV011
Senior Captain, B777-300
Joined on September 19 2004
GVA 5 Year Anniversary
Online Two Fifty Club
Triple Century Club
Historic Triple Century Club
"Remember...140, 250, and REALLY FAST" Midwestern United States
394 legs, 606.7 hours
274 legs,
430.6 hours online 86 legs,
126.5 hours ACARS 8 legs,
16.0 hours event 501 legs, 763.5 hours total
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Posted onPost created on
December 25 2004 07:15 ET by Michael Carter
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