Originally Posted by
WingNut60
12?? days and still sitting engineless in the rain
Well, actually, it does have one.
And????
I've dealt with a number of AOG recoveries for engine incidents. Two weeks plus is not unusual. In this case the ATSB may have quarantined the aircraft for a few days first before releasing it for repair. Insurance assessors may have wanted to see the aircraft before any repairs were carried out. Engine manufacturer probably wanted to attend and inspect.
Basic engine, reversers, cowlings and all the additional parts that normally get swapped over (starter, IDG, EDPs) will have to be sourced as the ones on the damaged engine will be quarantined for investigation. Maybe additional spares required for any damage found in the wing/pylon. And then all will have to be air freighted from all over the world due to their size (have you seen the shipping containers for these items?) and getting them customs cleared.
Then there is getting the manpower, heavy lifting equipment, specialist tooling, sourcing access/maintenance stands.......and Perth is not exactly local to the main sources for these items with no large aircraft hangar or heavy maintenance equipment. Even dealing with the airport authority to get airside passes and escorts while in the secure area. Local Engineering support and liaison to assist?
Then there maybe additional inspections specified by Airbus/RR and resolving the findings from those inspections.
And they are doing the same for the aircraft in BNE!
You have no idea.