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Forum: Rumours & News
18th Jan 2014, 16:47
Replies: 2,185
Views: 1,032,246
Posted By TURIN

That's because there have been no recorded events...

That's because there have been no recorded events of them bursting into flames for no apparent reason.......yet. :\

The s/by batteries were discussed at great length in some of the previous...
Forum: Rumours & News
16th Jan 2014, 17:22
Replies: 2,185
Views: 1,032,246
Posted By TURIN

My understanding is that the battery is only...

My understanding is that the battery is only charged when it has been discharged. If the battery is fully charged and is not discharging (primarily because the a/c has sufficient power from other...
Forum: Rumours & News
16th Jan 2014, 09:42
Replies: 2,185
Views: 1,032,246
Posted By TURIN

Generally speaking the a/c will be on some sort...

Generally speaking the a/c will be on some sort of AC power long before it gets airborne. Either ground power or APU will be AC supply. If the a/c was powered up from 'dead' then the battery will be...
Forum: Rumours & News
15th Jan 2014, 19:40
Replies: 2,185
Views: 1,032,246
Posted By TURIN

Yes it was but all the others were on the ground....

Yes it was but all the others were on the ground. This has been dealt with in previous posts/threads.
In summary, the bat can be used on ground routinely for maint/towing. Discharge & recharge. In...
Forum: Rumours & News
24th Jul 2013, 20:22
Replies: 2,185
Views: 1,032,246
Posted By TURIN

Dancingdog. You have read this...

Dancingdog.
You have read this thread...haven't you? :hmm:
Forum: Rumours & News
11th Jul 2013, 22:31
Replies: 2,185
Views: 1,032,246
Posted By TURIN

Except the Comet was grounded until they...

Except the Comet was grounded until they understood the failure mode(s) and only flew again after major modifications.
Forum: Rumours & News
3rd Jul 2013, 09:17
Replies: 2,185
Views: 1,032,246
Posted By TURIN

My tuppence worth. My understanding of the...

My tuppence worth.

My understanding of the refined battery system.
The min discharge level has been increased. This will shut the battery down at a higher charge, but will mean that it can still...
Forum: Rumours & News
14th May 2013, 20:36
Replies: 2,185
Views: 1,032,246
Posted By TURIN

Lightweight impact yes. If something with...

Lightweight impact yes.

If something with momentum and large mass hits it at more than 2 mph yer in trouble.

Well, that's what Boeing told us anyway.

The suits are going to have to get...
Forum: Rumours & News
25th Apr 2013, 21:35
Replies: 2,185
Views: 1,032,246
Posted By TURIN

That's just the costs of getting the coke...

That's just the costs of getting the coke machines flown out to remote...


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Forum: Rumours & News
24th Apr 2013, 21:17
Replies: 2,185
Views: 1,032,246
Posted By TURIN

Or are they captured nuts? My eyes need...

Or are they captured nuts?

My eyes need testing too.
Forum: Rumours & News
24th Apr 2013, 21:16
Replies: 2,185
Views: 1,032,246
Posted By TURIN

Pedant mode on... Surely, one would torque...

Pedant mode on...
Surely, one would torque tighten the nut, not the bolt.
Forum: Rumours & News
24th Apr 2013, 17:17
Replies: 2,185
Views: 1,032,246
Posted By TURIN

You do know that first image is a perpex lid to...

You do know that first image is a perpex lid to illustrate the modification.
Forum: Rumours & News
24th Apr 2013, 15:10
Replies: 2,185
Views: 1,032,246
Posted By TURIN

PAXboy Spot on! Posted from Pprune.org...

PAXboy
Spot on!


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Forum: Rumours & News
19th Apr 2013, 08:20
Replies: 2,185
Views: 1,032,246
Posted By TURIN

Kenneth House. That rack you refer to is the...

Kenneth House.
That rack you refer to is the wing leading edge electrical deicing control system.


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Forum: Rumours & News
13th Apr 2013, 21:07
Replies: 2,185
Views: 1,032,246
Posted By TURIN

Inetdog I think you are confusing Engine...

Inetdog

I think you are confusing Engine starter/generators and APU starter/generators.

Only one starter is required to start an engine, it's slow (3 mins) but it will do it. Normally both...
Forum: Rumours & News
2nd Apr 2013, 10:00
Replies: 2,185
Views: 1,032,246
Posted By TURIN

Are "we" confusing battery bus and hot battery...

Are "we" confusing battery bus and hot battery busses here?
Forum: Rumours & News
28th Mar 2013, 09:56
Replies: 2,185
Views: 1,032,246
Posted By TURIN

In reverse order... No, because... ...

In reverse order...



No, because...
1. On all other a/c, the towing switch (if fitted) does not send battery power to operate the brakes. Just lights and radio.
2. Ni-Cads, if exhausted, can...
Forum: Rumours & News
27th Mar 2013, 10:01
Replies: 2,185
Views: 1,032,246
Posted By TURIN

Confusion?

What I think is happening here is the battery is designed to be allowed to discharge below it's minimum recharge value. This gives the a/c an extra few minutes of emergency power when required. The...
Forum: Rumours & News
21st Mar 2013, 10:33
Replies: 2,185
Views: 1,032,246
Posted By TURIN

Not quite. The JAL incident was the APU battery....

Not quite. The JAL incident was the APU battery. The ANA, Main battery.

Not sure what third incident you are talking about. :confused:
Forum: Rumours & News
20th Mar 2013, 21:51
Replies: 2,185
Views: 1,032,246
Posted By TURIN

My understanding is the main battery is required...

My understanding is the main battery is required to have enough power to operate the emergency brakes in the event of an emergency landing with no other source of electrical power other than a...
Forum: Rumours & News
20th Mar 2013, 10:28
Replies: 2,185
Views: 1,032,246
Posted By TURIN

I suggest you read the Tech Log thread to find...

I suggest you read the Tech Log thread to find out. :ok:
Forum: Rumours & News
19th Mar 2013, 12:13
Replies: 2,185
Views: 1,032,246
Posted By TURIN

Yes, but batteries don't require replacing often...

Yes, but batteries don't require replacing often do they.

Oh, wait a minute. :uhoh:

Sos. Thanks very much.:ok:
Forum: Rumours & News
18th Mar 2013, 21:12
Replies: 2,185
Views: 1,032,246
Posted By TURIN

Do us a favour SoS. Resize that photo. Makes my...

Do us a favour SoS. Resize that photo. Makes my 'ead hurt.
Forum: Rumours & News
8th Mar 2013, 15:20
Replies: 2,185
Views: 1,032,246
Posted By TURIN

The aft EE bay is only accessible when the a/c is...

The aft EE bay is only accessible when the a/c is on the ground.

Either through a hatch in the belly (this is the normal maintenance route).

OR

Via the aft cargo hold through a door in...
Forum: Rumours & News
6th Mar 2013, 20:39
Replies: 2,185
Views: 1,032,246
Posted By TURIN

As far as I know the battery powered emergency...

As far as I know the battery powered emergency brakes worked as advertised.

T/reversers are hydraulic so unless there was a problem with the power to the control circuits (which are independent)...
Forum: Rumours & News
6th Mar 2013, 20:08
Replies: 2,185
Views: 1,032,246
Posted By TURIN

The APU will be started in flight if power is...

The APU will be started in flight if power is lost in one engine by the power available from the remaining engine.
Battery will only be used to start the APU in flight if ALL electrical power is...
Forum: Rumours & News
28th Feb 2013, 11:17
Replies: 2,185
Views: 1,032,246
Posted By TURIN

Not a total electric failure though. Three of...

Not a total electric failure though. Three of four.

Close but no cigar. :ok:
Forum: Rumours & News
28th Feb 2013, 09:03
Replies: 2,185
Views: 1,032,246
Posted By TURIN

The 787 also has individual back up batteries for...

The 787 also has individual back up batteries for the three ACEs (Actuator Control Electronics-part of the fly by wire system) they are also Li-Ion. The 777 is similar.



It's worse than that....
Forum: Rumours & News
27th Feb 2013, 21:40
Replies: 2,185
Views: 1,032,246
Posted By TURIN

Hi Tec Make that four. Two per air con...

Hi Tec


Make that four. Two per air con system.



B777 is the only type I can think of with a pneumatic starter (in addition to electric).
Are there others? A380 perhaps?
Forum: Rumours & News
27th Feb 2013, 10:13
Replies: 2,185
Views: 1,032,246
Posted By TURIN

Can you imagine the logistics nightmare that...

Can you imagine the logistics nightmare that would cause.
Servicable batteries required at ALL line stations. Maintenance time to change the battery. These a/c get turned around in less than 90...
Forum: Rumours & News
26th Feb 2013, 22:59
Replies: 2,185
Views: 1,032,246
Posted By TURIN

Walnut. You are barking up the wrong tree. ...

Walnut.
You are barking up the wrong tree.
Normal brakes do not need backup battery.
Refuelling is almost always done with full system power.
Lets not build a conspiracy eh? There's enough...
Forum: Rumours & News
26th Feb 2013, 20:24
Replies: 2,185
Views: 1,032,246
Posted By TURIN

Dreamliner philosophy. No Pneumatics.

Dreamliner philosophy. No Pneumatics.
Forum: Rumours & News
22nd Feb 2013, 16:46
Replies: 2,185
Views: 1,032,246
Posted By TURIN

It's not on a common bus.

It's not on a common bus.
Forum: Rumours & News
21st Feb 2013, 16:59
Replies: 2,185
Views: 1,032,246
Posted By TURIN

Barking mad. Why were you "horrified" to learn...

Barking mad.
Why were you "horrified" to learn of the Airbus' BSCU? It has two independent channels. I'm pretty sure one can be inoperable on MEL. The backup brakes are sufficiently independent to...
Forum: Rumours & News
20th Feb 2013, 22:54
Replies: 2,185
Views: 1,032,246
Posted By TURIN

Something not right here. How the hell can the...

Something not right here. How the hell can the APU bat connect to the Main Bat?

That is serious miswiring. I don't buy it.:suspect:
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