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Old Jun 16, 2001 | 9:37 pm
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blackjack-21
 
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Saw an AA B727 use its reverse thrusters beside us, while we were parked at ORD a couple of years ago. Sure backed out quickly, but as mentioned above, I've heard it puts undue strain on the engines, and thrust reversers.

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