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TNCM
Saint Martin, Saint Martin
Runway 10

Flight Score

93.46 %
TNCM
Saint Martin, Saint Martin
Runway 10
2 Feb 2025 0:11 4 nm DHC-2 Beaver 14 kg
Departure Score
91.72 %
Enroute Score
100.00 %
Arrival Score
88.65 %

What went well

Touched down at -144 ft/m — a soft arrival
Touchdown 451 m in — inside the full-score zone
1.23 G at touchdown — inside band

What held you back

Departure Roll — Landing Lights at 0 %, Liftoff speed was 94 kn at 31 %, −2.12 points
Arrival Landing — Landing and flare profile at 1 %, −1.64 points
Arrival Rollout — bounce at touchdown; Runway alignment max 11.88 m at 68 %, −0.80 points

Top opportunity

Know your rotation speed

Departure Roll

A typical trainer rotates in the mid-50s of knots - a 172 at around 55 KIAS, climbing out at a Vy in the low 70s, though check your own POH rather than memorising Cessna's numbers - and the transferable rule is that Vr sits just above the stall speed in takeoff configuration. Rotate early because "it felt ready" and the aircraft lifts off inside ground effect, where induced drag is reduced, then climbs out of it into more drag. On a marginal-performance day the result is an aircraft that lifts off and then refuses to climb, sagging back towards the runway.

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Start to finish · 12 stages, 10 scored

The flight story

Departure One segment per stage, in flight order — colour is the score band. Drag the bar to move along the flight, or click a stage card to open its detail. Arrival
Departure Runway Entry Entering runway 10 at TNCM Princess Juliana International Airport, Average speed was 0 kn.
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
Info Average speed 0 kn0 kn min to max 0 kn 0 0 kn
Info Average pitch angle 0.0 °0.0 ° min to max 0.0 ° 0.0 0.0 °
Info Average bank angle 0.0 °0.0 ° min to max 0.0 ° 0.0 0.0 °
Info Average g force 1.00 g1.00 g min to max 1.00 g 1.00 1.00 g
Departure Roll 80.92Departure roll runway 10 at TNCM Princess Juliana International Airport. Takeoff distance 549 m 24 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 94 kn. Local weather - Temperature 28 °C. Wind 15 kn at 179 °. Crosswind: 15 kn Tailwind: 2 kn.
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
100 % Takeoff distance 549 m24 % of runway
31 % Liftoff speed was 94 knTarget 68 kn
98 % Runway alignment max 6.17 m3.50 m left to 2.67 m right -1.59 -2.67 m
100 % Average g force 1.01 g0.94 g min to max 1.20 g 1.00 1.20 g
100 % Takeoff Bounce
Info Average pitch angle 0.3 °-0.4 ° min to max 3.2 ° 0.0 3.2 °
Info Average bank angle 1.9 °0.0 ° min to max 10.7 ° 0.0 2.2 °

Events

Fail Landing Lights
Info Parking Brake Off 7 ft agl
Info Parking Brake On 7 ft agl
Info Landing Lights Switched Off 8 ft agl
Info Landing Gear Up 8 ft agl
Info Pitot Heat Switched On 8 ft agl
Info Parking Brake Off 8 ft agl
Info Pitot Heat Switched Off 8 ft agl · 3 kt
Info Landing Gear Down 8 ft agl · 39 kt
Departure Climb 1 94.25Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 10 TNCM Princess Juliana International Airport.
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
100 % Heading variation 0.2 °-0.1 ° min to max 0.2 ° 0.2 -0.1 °
100 % Average speed 93 kn89 kn min to max 94 kn 94 89 kn
77 % Average bank angle 6.2 °2.4 ° min to max 10.7 ° 2.4 10.7 °
100 % Average g force 1.10 g1.03 g min to max 1.20 g 1.20 1.03 g
Info Average VSI 587 fpm230 fpm min to max 875 fpm 230 875 fpm
Info Average altitude 26 ft agl4 ft agl min to max 53 ft agl 4 53 ft agl
Info Average pitch angle 5.2 °3.2 ° min to max 6.7 ° 3.2 6.7 °
Departure Climb 2 100.00Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 10 TNCM Princess Juliana International Airport.
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
100 % Heading variation -2.2 °-6.1 ° min to max -0.1 ° -0.1 -2.8 °
100 % Average speed 90 kn81 kn min to max 99 kn 89 86 kn
100 % Average bank angle 9.8 °1.0 ° min to max 16.8 ° 10.9 16.8 °
100 % Average g force 1.04 g0.87 g min to max 1.19 g 1.02 0.89 g
Info Average VSI 740 fpm-243 fpm min to max 1,635 fpm 881 1,551 fpm
Info Average altitude 110 ft agl54 ft agl min to max 315 ft agl 54 315 ft agl
Info Average pitch angle 5.2 °-1.1 ° min to max 10.2 ° 6.7 8.1 °

Events

Fail Bounce during liftoff 153 ft agl · 90 kt
Info Landing Gear Up 101 ft agl · 92 kt
Enroute Level 100.00Enroute level cruise started overhead TNCM Princess Juliana International Airport Saint Martin (Arrondissement de Saint-Martin-Saint-Barthelemy, Saint Martin) and lasted 8 minutes, covering 2 nm.
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
100 % Average altitude 426 ft asl171 ft asl min to max 721 ft asl 355 252 ft asl
100 % Average speed 87 kn64 kn min to max 102 kn 87 65 kn
100 % Average bank angle 7.2 °0.0 ° min to max 33.5 ° 14.4 6.8 °
100 % Average g force 1.03 g0.53 g min to max 1.47 g 0.86 0.97 g
Info Turn coordination 00 min to max 0 0 0
Info Average pitch angle 1.5 °-10.8 ° min to max 12.0 ° 6.4 -1.1 °

Events

Info Battery Master On 12 ft agl
Info Engine 1 Started 12 ft agl
Info Beacon Lights Switched On 12 ft agl
Info Landing Lights Switched On 12 ft agl
Info Navigation Lights Switched On 12 ft agl
Info Strobe Lights Switched On 12 ft agl
Info Landing Gear Down 12 ft agl
Info Parking Brake On 12 ft agl
Info Flaps Position 2 12 ft agl
Info Flaps Fully Retracted 411 ft agl · 87 kt
Info Flaps Position 1 561 ft agl · 98 kt
Info Flaps Position 3 715 ft agl · 88 kt
Info Flaps Position 6 708 ft agl · 89 kt
Info Flaps Position 8 700 ft agl · 90 kt
Info Landing Gear Down 457 ft agl · 74 kt
Arrival Final 2 97.32Approaching runway 10 at TNCM Princess Juliana International Airport from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 237 ft agl to 218 ft agl. A decrease of 18 ft in 3 seconds.
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
100 % Approach angle 2.1 °2.0 ° min to max 2.1 °Target 3.0 ° 2.1 2.0 °
100 % Average speed 69 kn66 kn min to max 75 kn 66 75 kn
100 % Heading variation -0.8 °-0.8 ° min to max -0.8 ° -0.8 -0.8 °
87 % Average bank angle 4.8 °2.1 ° min to max 8.0 ° 8.0 2.1 °
100 % Average g force 1.03 g0.96 g min to max 1.15 g 0.96 1.15 g
Info Average VSI -332 fpm-379 fpm min to max -272 fpm -272 -334 fpm
Info Average altitude 227 ft agl218 ft agl min to max 237 ft agl 237 218 ft agl
Info Average pitch angle -1.3 °-2.0 ° min to max 0.2 ° -2.0 0.2 °
11.251.51.752150200250300350400Distance to Touchdown NMApproach Height ft11.251.51.752-50-38-25-13013253850Distance to Touchdown NMApproach Runway Alignment m
Arrival Final 1 91.94Approaching runway 10 at TNCM Princess Juliana International Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 219 ft agl to 71 ft agl. A decrease of 148 ft in 53 seconds.
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
71 % Approach angle 3.5 °2.1 ° min to max 4.4 °Target 3.0 ° 2.1 4.0 °
100 % Average speed 68 kn60 kn min to max 75 kn 75 63 kn
93 % Heading variation -0.1 °-0.7 ° min to max 0.2 ° -0.6 -0.0 °
96 % Average bank angle 2.9 °0.0 ° min to max 5.2 ° 1.8 4.6 °
100 % Average g force 1.01 g0.83 g min to max 1.19 g 1.19 0.92 g
Info Average VSI -230 fpm-769 fpm min to max 642 fpm -100 -166 fpm
Info Average altitude 126 ft agl71 ft agl min to max 286 ft agl 219 71 ft agl
Info Average pitch angle 0.2 °-5.2 ° min to max 7.3 ° 3.1 -0.3 °
00.250.50.751050100150200250300350Distance to Touchdown NMApproach Height ft00.250.50.751-60-45-30-15015304560Distance to Touchdown NMApproach Runway Alignment m
Arrival Landing 70.47Landing on runway 10 at TNCM Princess Juliana International Airport, runway length 2,295 m. Threshold height at 62 ft agl was above target. Threshold speed was slightly below target at 63 kn.
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
100 % Threshold speed was slightly below target at 63 kn. Target 70 kn
84 % Target 50 ft agl
1 % Landing and flare profile
100 % Heading variation -0.0 °-0.1 ° min to max 0.0 ° -0.0 0.0 °
91 % Average bank angle 2.1 °0.0 ° min to max 5.8 ° 4.6 1.2 °
99 % Average g force 1.00 g0.90 g min to max 1.52 g 0.92 0.94 g
Info Average speed 63 kn53 kn min to max 67 kn 63 58 kn
Info Average VSI -214 fpm-623 fpm min to max 27 fpm -170 -144 fpm
Info Average altitude 25 ft agl3 ft agl min to max 62 ft agl 62 3 ft agl
Info Average pitch angle 1.1 °-2.8 ° min to max 6.9 ° -0.5 2.2 °
07515022530037545052501224354759Runway Distance mLanding Height ft075150225300375450525-24-20-16-12-8-404812162024Runway Distance mRunway Width m
Arrival Touchdown 96.62Touchdown distance was good at 449 m. Touchdown speed at 58 kn was good. Touchdown rate was smooth at -144 fpm. Runway touchdown alignment was perfect. Local weather - Temperature 27 °C. Wind 14 kn at 60 °. Crosswind: 5 kn Headwind: 13 kn.
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
98 % Touchdown VSI was -144 fpm.
100 % Touchdown distance was 449 mTarget 457 m
100 % Speed at touchdown 58 knTarget below 66 kn
100 % Runway alignment max 0.81 m0.20 m left -0.12 0.69 m
100 % Average bank angle 1.0 °0.0 ° min to max 1.8 ° 1.2 1.8 °
100 % Average g force 1.13 g0.94 g min to max 1.23 g 0.94 1.12 g
80 % Landing Bounce
Info Average speed 58 kn57 kn min to max 58 kn 58 57 kn
Info Average pitch angle 2.8 °2.2 ° min to max 4.4 ° 2.2 4.4 °
Arrival Rollout 85.52Total landing distance 645 m, 28 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was slightly misaligned by 11.9 m from centreline.
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
100 % Landing distance 645 m28 % of runway.
68 % Runway alignment max 11.88 m11.88 m left to 0.00 m left 0.80 11.88 m
100 % Average g force 1.00 g0.84 g min to max 1.20 g 1.11 1.00 g
Info Average speed 45 kn32 kn min to max 48 kn 48 32 kn
Info Average pitch angle 2.4 °0.1 ° min to max 7.2 ° 5.0 0.6 °
Info Average bank angle 2.1 °0.0 ° min to max 4.1 ° 1.9 0.2 °

Events

Fail Bounce during touchdown 8 ft agl · 51 kt
Runway Exit Exiting runway, average speed 28 kn
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
Info Average speed 18 kn13 kn min to max 28 kn 28 13 kn
Info Average pitch angle 0.7 °0.2 ° min to max 1.0 ° 0.2 0.7 °
Info Average bank angle 0.4 °0.0 ° min to max 1.3 ° 0.3 0.0 °
Info Average g force 1.00 g0.99 g min to max 1.00 g 1.00 1.00 g

Events

Info Flaps Position 4 8 ft agl · 28 kt
Info Flaps Position 1 8 ft agl · 26 kt
Info Landing Lights Switched On 8 ft agl · 22 kt
Info Flaps Fully Retracted 8 ft agl · 22 kt
Arrival Taxi 90.05Taxiing to the parking from the runway took 1 minutes and covered less than 1 nm.
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
100 % Average speed 9 kn3 kn min to max 12 kn 12 5 kn
100 % Average speed turning corners 7 knmax 9 kn 0 0 kn
100 % Average g force 1.00 g0.99 g min to max 1.00 g 1.00 1.00 g
Info Average pitch angle 0.6 °0.0 ° min to max 0.7 ° 0.6 0.0 °
Info Average bank angle 0.2 °0.0 ° min to max 0.5 ° 0.1 0.1 °

Events

Fail Landing Lights
Fail Taxi Lights

Takeoff

80.92 %
100.00Takeoff roll549 m · 24 %
31.25Liftoff speed94 kt · target 68
98.36Runway alignment2.67 m R
OkBounce on takeoffNone
94.25Rate of climb587 ft/m
Takeoff weight1,794 kg
Airfield elevation10 ft asl
Wind180° · 6 kn · 6 kn cross

Approach

94.63 %
Not assessed1,000 ft gateNot recorded
Not assessed500 ft gateNot recorded
84.33Threshold height62 ft
100.00Threshold speed63 kt
100.00Centreline offset0.02 m R

Touchdown

96.62 %
100.00Touchdown point451 m
100.00Centreline at touchdown0.69 m L
98.47Sink rate-144 ft/m
100.00Touchdown force1.23 G
FailBounces1
85.52Rollout distance182 m · 27 % used
Landing weight1,780 kg
Airfield elevation10 ft asl
Wind60° · 15 kn · 5 kn cross

The stabilisation gates

Two stabilised approach gates, each with six checks at 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway.

Six checks, two gates1,000 ft500 ft
Gear down
Landing flap
Sink rate
On glideslope
On centreline
On speed

Touchdown on TNCM 10

Past threshold
451 m
Off centreline
0.69 mL
Sink rate
-144 ft/m
Impact
1.23G

Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.

62 ft over the threshold · target 50 ft 80 ft400 Ideal — 50 ft, down at 305 m This flight — 62 ft, down at 451 m

Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 2,295 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.

5001,0001,500 THRESHOLD FULL SCORE TO 503 M 451 m past threshold CLEARED

The 451 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.

Runway used 633 m of 2,295 m · 28 %

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Flight narrative

The flight began with a departure roll from runway 10 at TNCM Princess Juliana International Airport. The aircraft, a DHC-2 Beaver, accelerated down the runway, covering a distance of 549 meters, which accounted for 24% of the runway's length. The liftoff speed was achieved at 94 knots, marking the start of the aircraft's ascent into the sky.

As the aircraft climbed, it reached a level cruise altitude, where it remained for 8 minutes, covering a distance of 2 nautical miles. This brief period of steady flight allowed the aircraft to stabilize and prepare for its descent back to the airport. The local weather conditions during this time were characterized by a temperature of 28 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 15 knots from a direction of 179 degrees.

The final approach to runway 10 was initiated from the west, with the aircraft heading towards the airport at a bearing of 85.0 degrees. At an altitude of 237 feet above ground level and 1 nautical mile from the runway, the aircraft began its descent. The landing was executed on runway 10, which had a length of 2,295 meters. The threshold height was slightly above the target, while the threshold speed was slightly below the target at 63 knots.

The touchdown distance was good, covering a distance of 449 meters, which accounted for 28% of the runway's length. The touchdown speed was also within acceptable limits at 58 knots, and the touchdown rate was smooth at -144 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, indicating a well-executed landing. The local weather conditions during the landing were characterized by a temperature of 27 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 14 knots from a direction of 60 degrees.

Following the landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area, covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile in 1 minute. The total flight distance was 4 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 11 minutes. The aircraft used 14 kilograms of fuel during the flight.

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Takeoff report
Takeoff on runway 10 at TNCM Princess Juliana International Airport in the DHC-2 Beaver
91.72 %
80.92 %
Takeoff Roll
Departure roll runway 10 at TNCM Princess Juliana International Airport. Takeoff distance 549 m 24 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 94 kn. Local weather - Temperature 28 °C. Wind 15 kn at 179 °. Crosswind: 15 kn Tailwind: 2 kn.
Takeoff Distance
100 %
Roll distance of 549 m using 23.92 % of runway
Liftoff Speed
31.25 %
Liftoff speed was 94 kn - Target 68 kn
Alignment
98.36 %
3.50 m left to 2.67 m right
Bounce
100 %
No Bounce Detected
Strobe Lights
100 %
Switched On
Landing Lights
0 %
Switched On
G
100 %
1.5 1 0.5
IAS kt
Info
100 50 0
Bank °
Info
11 5.5 0
Pitch °
Info
4 2 0
02505007501,0001,2501,5001,7502,000-20-15-10-505101520 Runway Distance m Runway Alignment to End of Runway m
94.25 %
Climb 1
Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 10 TNCM Princess Juliana International Airport.
Alignment
100 %
2 0 -2
IAS kt
100 %
100 90 80
Bank °
77 %
11 6.5 2
G
100 %
1.5 1 0.5
Pitch °
Info
7 5 3
Climb Rate fpm
Info
900 450 0
100 %
Climb 2
Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 10 TNCM Princess Juliana International Airport.
Alignment
100 %
2 0 -2
IAS kt
100 %
100 90 80
Bank °
100 %
17 8.5 0
G
100 %
1.5 1 0.5
Pitch °
Info
11 5 -1
Climb Rate fpm
Info
1,700 700 -300
02505007501,0001,2501,5001,7502,000057114171228285 Runway Distance m Height at End of Runway ft
00.050.090.140.180.230100200300 Climb Distance NM Climb Profile to 1,000 ft
00.050.090.140.180.23-60-48-36-24-1201224364860 Climb Distance NM Runway Alignment (in m) to 1,000 ft
Landing report
Landing on runway 10 at TNCM Princess Juliana International Airport in the DHC-2 Beaver
Landing Score 86.14 %
Landing Summary

The DHC-2 Beaver aircraft successfully landed at TNCM Princess Juliana International Airport, achieving an impressive score of 86.1%. The final approach to runway 10 was conducted from the west, with a heading of 85.0° at 1 nautical mile and 237 feet above ground level (agl). The aircraft demonstrated good control and precision during the approach, ultimately landing safely on the runway.

The landing performance was satisfactory, with the threshold height being above the target at 62 feet agl. However, the threshold speed was slightly below the target at 63 knots, indicating a minor deviation from the ideal landing speed. Despite this, the touchdown distance of 449 meters was considered good, and the touchdown speed of 58 knots was also within acceptable limits. The touchdown rate of -144 feet per minute (fpm) was smooth, indicating a controlled descent.

The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 27°C and a wind speed of 14 knots at 60°. The crosswind component was relatively low at 5 knots, while the headwind component was 13 knots. These conditions contributed to a stable and controlled approach.

The total landing distance of 645 meters was 28% of the runway length, indicating a relatively short landing roll. However, the runway rollout alignment was slightly misaligned by 11.9 meters from the centerline, which may be a minor concern for future landings. Overall, the landing was considered safe and successful, with the aircraft demonstrating good control and precision throughout the approach and landing phases.

97.32 %
Final 2
Approaching runway 10 at TNCM Princess Juliana International Airport from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 237 ft agl to 218 ft agl. A decrease of 18 ft in 3 seconds.
Glideslope
100 %
Excellent glideslope alignment
Heading
100 %
Excellent heading alignment
Glideslope °
100 %
4 3 2
IAS kt
100 %
75 67 60
Alignment
100 %
0.5 0 -0.5
Bank °
86.59 %
8 5 2
G
100 %
1.5 1 0.5
Descent Rate fpm
Info
-272 -336 -400
11.251.51.752150200250300350400 Distance to Touchdown NM Approach Height ft
11.251.51.752-50-38-25-13013253850 Distance to Touchdown NM Approach Runway Alignment m
91.94 %
Final 1
Approaching runway 10 at TNCM Princess Juliana International Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 219 ft agl to 71 ft agl. A decrease of 148 ft in 53 seconds.
Glideslope
71.08 %
Poor descent path above glideslope limit
Heading
92.8 %
Great heading alignment
Glideslope °
71.08 %
4 3 2
IAS kt
100 %
75 63 50
Alignment
92.8 %
0.5 0 -0.5
Bank °
95.8 %
6 3 0
G
100 %
1.5 1 0.5
Descent Rate fpm
Info
642 -79 -800
00.250.50.751050100150200250300350 Distance to Touchdown NM Approach Height ft
00.250.50.751-60-45-30-15015304560 Distance to Touchdown NM Approach Runway Alignment m
70.47 %
Landing
Landing on runway 10 at TNCM Princess Juliana International Airport, runway length 2,295 m. Threshold height at 62 ft agl was above target. Threshold speed was slightly below target at 63 kn.
Height
84.33 %
Threshold height at 62 ft agl was above target. Target 50 ft agl
Speed
100 %
Threshold speed was slightly below target at 63 kt. Target 70 kt
Flare
1.19 %
Very poor landing flare
Centreline ft
100 %
100 0 -100
Bank °
91.19 %
6 3 0
G
99.43 %
1.5 1 0.5
IAS kt
Info
67 58 50
Pitch °
Info
7 2.5 -2
Descent Rate fpm
Info
27 -337 -700
07515022530037545052501224354759 Runway Distance m Landing Height ft
075150225300375450525-24-20-16-12-8-404812162024 Runway Distance m Runway Width m
96.62 %
Touchdown
Touchdown distance was good at 449 m. Touchdown speed at 58 kn was good. Touchdown rate was smooth at -144 fpm. Runway touchdown alignment was perfect. Local weather - Temperature 27 °C. Wind 14 kn at 60 °. Crosswind: 5 kn Headwind: 13 kn.
Touchdown
98.47 %
Touchdown rate was smooth at -148 ft/m.
Speed
100 %
Touchdown speed at 58 kt was good. Target below 66 kn
Distance
100 %
Touchdown distance was good at 449 m.
Alignment
100 %
Runway touchdown alignment was perfect.
Bank
100 %
Bank angle 1.0 °
G
100 %
G 1.13 g
Bounce
80 %
Bounce Detected
85.52 %
Rollout
Total landing distance 645 m, 28 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was slightly misaligned by 11.9 m from centreline.
Distance
100 %
Landing distance 645 m using 28.1 % of runway
Alignment
67.82 %
Runway rollout alignment was slightly misaligned by 11.9 m from centreline.
G
100 %
1.25 1 0.75
IAS kt
Info
60 50 40
Bank °
Info
5 2.5 0
Pitch °
Info
8 4 0
0200400600 Runway Distance m Runway Width m
90.05 %
Taxi
Taxiing to the parking from the runway took 1 minutes and covered less than 1 nm.
Landing Lights
1 %
Switched Off
Taxi Lights
0 %
Switched On
Ground Speed kt
100 %
30 15 0
Turn Speed
100 %
30 15 0
G
100 %
1.25 1 0.75
Bank °
Info
1 0.5 0
Pitch °
Info
1 0.5 0
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