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Old February 27th 07, 05:08 AM posted to rec.aviation.piloting,rec.aviation.student
Mxsmanic
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Default Boarding with engines running

Capt.Doug writes:

Typically alternate pucks in the calipers will be powered by different
hydraulic systems. The parking brake will use one set of pucks.


So setting the parking brake in a large aircraft has some of the same
disadvantages as in a small aircraft, if hydraulic pressure is being
maintained.

Did you retrack the gear into the wheel-wells with elevated temperatures?
That could be a major fire hazard.


Unfortunately, yes. I only found out that the brakes were very hot by
accident, and I was well into my departure by then.

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