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Old 31st May 2013, 18:42
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NigelOnDraft
 
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1min 50 secs in on this video.
Yes interesting. Except that is a CFM and the pilot's eye never went below the bottom of the engine. On a 319/320 V2500 the latches are approx 6" long right underneath. You almost need your head on the ground to see them.

Try an A319 when loading and you have to squeeze between the (operating) loading belt and the front on the engine - or sometimes you cannot. The refuelling pipe, ground air or other equipment under the engine. Or the day when the engineers are still working cowls open when the walkround is done. It's a "best as possible" but I would never suggest perfect everytime
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