They never use Engine for pushback because of the cost........But sometimes the Tow Bar Breaks the shear bolts and u have no choice.Many Times I have broken the shear pins pushing back and get my backup bolts to hurry up and stick in there to keep your Flight on Time.
DC9 PUSH BACK WITH REVERSERS
NORTHWEST DC9 USING ONLY REVERSE THRUST TO PUBH BACK FROM ITS GATE AT MSP AIRPORT.
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welder6g said:
@Chrisell
They never use Engine for pushback because of the cost........But sometimes the Tow Bar Breaks the shear bolts and u have no choice.Many Times I have broken the shear pins pushing back and get my backup bolts to hurry up and stick in there to keep your Flight on Time.
DC9 PUSH BACK WITH REVERSERS
NORTHWEST DC9 USING ONLY REVERSE THRUST TO PUBH BACK FROM ITS GATE AT MSP AIRPORT.
311,407 views
welder6g said:
Cost about $200 in Fuel to do that...........Not Kidding!
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