" Engine changes take anywhere from about twenty minutes up to around 6-8 weeks, or longer if they decide to change the wing(s) at the same time. This time can be reduced slightly if they take the plane out of service during the change. It also makes it easier for the mechanics"
Sadly, there are but a couple of tiny flaws in your otherwise, well, unique perception of engineering and maintenance.
Even then, and with particular regard to changing wings, I recall one of the selling points of the Harrier was a carefully planned operation in the field, to change an engine,..which did indeed involve taking the wing off. The engine change was, seemingly, accomplished in 40 mins ! ....I stand to be corrected on this time however.
But with such a deep understanding, and indeed, unique perception of maintenance procedures, if you can demonstrate how to change any engine in 20 mins, you are about to become a very, very affluent person.
Last edited by Krystal n chips; 10th Apr 2013 at 06:01.