No auto brakes on a contaminated RWY?

[satpak77]

CEO Kelly - no autobrakes

http://www.kristv.com/Global/story.asp?S=4225951&nav=Bsmh

http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=10000087&sid=aA8pHr9EbHAI&refer=top_world_news


(if the news got his quote correct.....)

 

[SuperFLUF]

According to the 737-700 AFM, max manual braking in all braking conditions produces a shorter stop than max autobrakes.

 

[Spooky 1]

According to the 737-700 AFM, max manual braking in all braking conditions produces a shorter stop than max autobrakes.

This is true in all current Boeing aircraft, not just the B737.

 

[FDJ2]

According to the 737-700 AFM, max manual braking in all braking conditions produces a shorter stop than max autobrakes.

However, Boeing recommends auto brakes for slippery and/or contaminated runways, short runways and crosswind landings. Certainly max manual braking has a shorter stop than max auto brakes, but that presumes max manual braking is initiated as soon as the wheels are on the deck and the throttles are retarded.

The preferred technique I believe is to initially utilize auto brakes and then over ride them with manual braking as needed.

early to be drawing conclusions as to the cause(s) of this accident.