Originally Posted by
sailingfun
The issue with a single axle truck from a performance standpoint has nothing to do with landing. It’s a abort at V1 where it comes into play limiting takeoff performance.
Airlines that don’t need that performance much prefer a single axle truck for lower maintenance expenses. The other issue is load bearing. Due to the footprint AA’s 321’s are limited to 15 knots taxi speed at LGA. They were damaging the taxiways in turns.
You speak so much about which you know so little...
The brakes on the 321 GO. Plain and simple.
You shouldn’t be doing more than 15 knots in the turns at LGA anyways... esp if WN is behind you. 😬 It’s not comfortable for the pax, seriously. 10 knots for 90 degree turns is supposed to be the speed through a 90 in all aircraft models at Delta.