Originally Posted by
syseng68k
I used to have the highest respect for aviation tech, but after the system design issues exposed by .....the current 787 woes, i'm really not sure anymore......There are so many design
issues with the battery subsystem that should have been obvious to seasoned engineers. It's so much less hassle to do it once, do it right, fit and forget....
Not a new phenomena. Don't forget the DC-10 hold doors, where the manufacturing subcontractor repeatedly stated the latching design was an accident waiting to happen. Any common aspect between the two events ? Only McDonnell Douglas management.
I've seen comments that the large number of 787 battery failures are down to ground tug staff overusing the battery supply during towing (battery needed for the electric brakes), and it's all down to useless ramp crews. I seem to recall exactly the same being said about that DC-10 door, that ground crew should never be so stupid as to mislatch it......