G100driver
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2000flyer said:Say what??? Resting loads on the flap track and actuator?!?! When the flaps are up in flight and the aircraft is under typical stresses of flight, isn't there more pressure on the track/actuator than at rest on the ground?
I've flow Ciations for nearly 15 years and 4,000 hours and that is the FIRST time I've heard of such a thing.
Our SOP's are quick turn or at home base, flaps 7. On the road, especially overnight, flaps up. I've had the inboard flap at 7 damaged by the line back the plane close to the grass and catching a low cart with the flap. Had they been up, it would have cleared.
2000Flyer
Exactly what he said. I see a bunch of corporate dorks in Astra's do the same thing for almost the same said reason. Quick turn OK. Overnight, you are only asking for problems.