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Old 8th Nov 2010, 06:09
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blind pew
 
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I would be interested to know whether the design philosophy is any different to the DC 10 where all of the essential cables and wires are routed down a single area?

Remember Souix City were an uncontained engine 2 failure took out all three hydraulic systems.
It wasn't the first one as another operator lost two systems with a similar failure - fortunately just after they had reduced to climb thrust.

It always amazed me the dumb philosophy as same lines were routed together on the inboard side of the main gear bays.

On the extended range series they bolted a 1/8th inch perforated stainless steel sheet to protect them!

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