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Old December 28th 07, 10:17 PM posted to rec.aviation.piloting
F. Baum
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Default 737 Blown Across Ramp

On Dec 28, 1:28*pm, "JGalban via AviationKB.com" u32749@uwe wrote:
No chocks, only tiedowns could have kept that aircraft from moving.


* Chocks aren't perfect. *


They may not be perfect but close. The chocks typicaly used on
airlines could have prevented this. There are no provisions for tying
down a jet. The 737 manual does recommend leaving the parking brake
set in windy conditions.



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