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Old 8th Aug 2008, 11:06
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Spanner Turner
 
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All the big Boeings I've got a licence on have something like the following extract from Chapter 5 to guide the subsequent inspection. Whether in the Manual or not, I can't imagine any LAME not putting out flaps, spoilers etc upon hearing of a birdstrike and having a good sticky around.


BIRD/HAIL STRIKE CONDITION - MAINTENANCE PRACTICES (CONDITIONAL INSPECTION) ____________________________________________________________ _______________
1. General _______
A. Examine the entire aircraft exterior especially wing leading edges, flaps
and slats, engine inlets, and nacelles for impact damage when a bird/hail
strike is reported or suspected due to extreme possibility of multiple
bird strikes. Aircraft configuration should be the same as when the
bird/hail strike occurred, i.e., position of flaps, landing gear, etc.
If flap position is unknown, examine trailing edge flaps and leading edge
flaps and slats in fully extended position. Damaged areas should be
marked for thorough examination and/or action when the exterior
examination of the total aircraft is complete.






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