Originally Posted by
Flash2001
Genghis
If one wanted to maximize the amount of metal in compression, shouldn't the engines be on pylons above the wing? It'd cut down on FOD too. It could also make off-airport landings a bit safer as torque around the yaw axis might not be a great during touchdown.
It would also discourage the use of the engines as jack points, a la the AA DC10 at Chicago.
On the other hand, it's a lot easier to get at them for maintenance and replacement where they are in most planes.
Is it the small Honda twin jet that puts them on top?