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wombat13
5th Jun 2006, 11:33
When referring to engine numbers on aircraft, from what direction do you count them?
The Wombat
Getoutofmygalley
5th Jun 2006, 11:57
When facing the pointy end, from left to right. :)
AlphaWhiskyRomeo
5th Jun 2006, 12:37
Start with Engine number 1 from port side to starboard facing forwards.
I believe "left" and "right" has caused problems in the past....
For example when cabin crew hurriedly tell the captain that they've just seen something fall off the "left engine" - depends which way they were facing when they spotted it.
Wodrick
5th Jun 2006, 12:53
Pendant mod on.
Port is Port and Starboard Starboard regardless of which way you are facing therefore the furthest engine to port is number one and the furthest to starboard is number four.
Presuming that you are talking about proper Aircraft not the odd two, three and six or even eight engined varients.
Principle still applies.
Pendant mode off.
TURIN
10th Jun 2006, 18:21
I presume you mean PEDANT!!
Splitting hairs mode off;)
Maybe he's just hanging around to see what happens...............................:)