wb2ssj(at)rochester.rr.co Guest
 
 
 
 
 
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				 Posted: Sat Jan 12, 2013 12:20 pm    Post subject: parking brake | 
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				For those using the matco parking brake, you might  add to your starting check list, to make sure its in the off  position.
  Today I found that its possible for the brake  pressure to bleed off if the plane sits for a while.  You put your feet on  the brakes while starting and you cant apply the brakes for the valve is shut  closed. You could move forward with no brakes.   I  almost hit  another plane.
   
  Tex
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