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Old 18th Apr 2014, 23:10
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mickjoebill
 
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Liquid dripping from 777 wing

On a recent flight from LAX, passengers observed liquid dripping down the lowered flaps between the pylons of the starboard wing of 777-300.
The liquid formed a 1 meter wide band of steady drips until takeoff.
A rough estimate of 2 liters a minute for 15 minutes.

It was noticed by passengers seated in rear section, after pushback on an evening departure, humidity was around 65%.
No other moisture was visible on the airframe.
Cabin crew informed flight crew who strolled down the aisle and had a look for themselves, they later informed passengers that it was condensation.

Cabin crew had not seen the effect before.
A freak set of weather circumstances?
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