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Facts about Cargo Flying

Posted: Sun Jan 16, 2011 8:01 pm
by GTI1643
Hi everyone, I was wondering if it is true that while a cargo aircraft is being loaded the parking brakes should be off?

Re: Facts about Cargo Flying

Posted: Sun Jan 16, 2011 11:54 pm
by 1691
Typically the brakes are left on, however on the MD-11 and DC-10-30, the brakes are supposed to be released during on and off loading to relieve stresses on the center landing gear.