737NG no.1 Thrust Reverser
Hi Guys,
After we just landed and were on a bus from the 777 on the ramp to the terminal, we were waiting at this intersection and I just happen to look at a 737-800 parking (loading up for next flight with fuel and cargo...) and I saw the no.1 (left engine) thrust reverser open (not left open but slide open) and then slide shut after a few seconds and it happened twice. The engine was not running.
This is the second time I've saw this, the first time I saw this was also a 737-800 and also the left engine only (never right, probably just coincidence because its rare to see this). Is this like a check after a overhaul or just to clear ice (probably not because the airport is in tropical zone). Also isn't it dangerous to operate the thrust reverser doors on the ground with the engine not running.
Any 737 pilots out there who know something about this phenomena would be very useful.
Trent