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387 - ATPL - An advantage of locating the engines at the rear of the fuselage, in comparison to a location beneath the wing, is:

Question 387 - Principles of Flight - ATPL - Airline Transport Pilot license

Easier maintenance of the engines.
A wing which is less sensitive to flutter.
Less influence of thrust changes on longitudinal control.
Less influence on lateral/directional stability characteristics such as dutch roll.

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