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Is It True That The Boeing 737 Can't Dump Fuel?

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Is It True That The Boeing 737 Can't Dump Fuel?
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You're a pilot performing a routine departure, but shortly after takeoff, your engine experiences a compressor stall. While slightly alarming, it's an event you're trained for: shutting down the problematic engine, climbing to a safe altitude, and dumping fuel before making a safe return to the airfield. While dumping fuel isn't always necessary, it's generally preferred by pilots, since landing with a full load of fuel means an overweight landing, longer landing distances, and added stress on t

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