Does anyone know what type of nasty stuff leaked in the MAS A330, causing it to be written off? I asked our freight man in JFK, and he thought it was Mercury. Can anyone confirm?
On the subject of DG, does anyone have any input on whether Main Deck hazardous stuff (e.g. Inflammable, explosive or corrosive) should be loaded so that the crew have access to it in flight?
This is one of my constant complaints, and a source of endless pissing contests with the Cargo Department. They seem to think that unless the stuff is CAO, then it can go anywhere, and with no access.
My point is that on a pax aircraft it is loaded underfloor, so it will be in in a compartment with fire detection/protection, or sealed. On a freighter main deck the only fire protection is the crew, and that doesn't work if stuff is inaccessible......
