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Old October 11th, 2006, 19:15   #10
EatSleepFly
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Default Re: Hypothetical situation: mx issue

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Originally Posted by jrh
You return from a flight and, after landing, discover the left brake is almost completely failed. It has a small amount of power, but essentially goes to the floor and is useless. The right brake is still fully functional.

You're based at a small airport without any maintenance facilities.
Well, you landed there with it like that and obviously you're still alive. I'd get in and fly it to someplace with maintenance. You really shouldn't need brakes to get a light single down to taxi speed on anything more than about 3000 ft. (conservatively). If you do, seek help.

P.S.- Why would you call for a ferry permit? You said it has "a small amount of power", so that means it's "working," no? Unless you like dealing with the FAA for fun, I'd leave them out of it. They'd probably say no anyways.
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