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2007/07/21

Brazil's TAM admits brakes not working

Brazilian airline TAM admitted one of the thrust reversers on the Airbus A320 that crashed at San Paulo was not operating.

Its right braking system was deactivated in accordance with the Airbus manufacturer specifications approved by the Brazil's National Civil Aviation Agency (Anac). There were problems with the brake days before the disaster.

Brazil's Air Force Accident Investigation and Prevention chief Jorge Kersul said any aircraft can land properly without using the reverse brake. The reverse brake is only an additional instrument to help the plane stop.

Specialists said that if the airport's runway is wet, it is difficult to land without using the reverse brake.

The investigation will last some ten months.
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