Thread: why aren't there three engine airliners?
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Old 02-17-2010, 09:52 AM
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Originally Posted by kknudson View Post
FAA rules used to require > 2 engines for over water flights, incase one failed.
With newer more powerful engines, 2 engine planes are now certified for over water flights.
Even older 737s with newer engines are now used over water too.
Damn if an engine fails it fails. I don't give a ***** if it's over water or land.
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