Three engine ferry wants justification relative to cost of repair, and probability of success in returning to service, that is in the realm of the underwriter, and it is their call, exclusively. Exception? Hold harmless the Insuror, and replace at full value from the Company treasury. AAH, but which Company?
The pylon itself is most likely "intact", but its mounts may not be, that means repair to the wing, at least.
Hydraulics are compromised when there is sever or fod introduced to the system, and it is allowed to run, after the failure. The bits chew on everything inside, pumps, slaves, filters, sensors, etc.
No one here has seen the Wing Spar. The cabling in the airstream suggests damage to the main spar. The exit wound on the top of the wing is either the result of a deflection or a rebound of the offending piece(s) off the spar? Putty and paint will not suffice. The top skin is one single piece !! At 4000kg, any thing done to repair it will be a "Patch". "Patched Up" has an unfortunate ring to it.
Expect the best, plan for the worst.
Last edited by bearfoil; 8th Nov 2010 at 14:50.