777-300 Tail Question

[Glacier1900]

Is the protrution on the tail of the 773 a warning system for tail strike? How (roughly) does that work and what indications are presented to the crew?

[hostile23]

Yes, the 777 has a tail. It also has a tailstrike warning system. A little light comes on up the front on a little screen.

The associated EICAS message has recently been changed to
"PACK YR BAGS" :D

[404 Titan]

hostile23

You need help. Another thread that was completely uncalled for.

[hostile23]

No titsanass you need help to find your spine and re attach it to you sense of humour.

You really are a nerd..........:8

Oh sorry no jokes allowed, this is Cathay remember.

Stiff upper lip and all that sh!t.

Get a life

[404 Titan]

hostile23

I have a very good sense of humour actually and a life outside CX. You just don’t know the difference between sarcasm and humour. I’ll give you a hint, “YOU’RE NOT FUNNY”. Now try again.

[BuzzBox]

To answer the original question (:rolleyes:), the 773 has a tail skid that is extended for take-off and landing and retracted during flight. It extends and retracts with the landing gear. There is a separate tail strike detection system, consisting of a blade sensor on the aft body of the aircraft. If a tail strike is detected, a TAIL STRIKE caution message will be displayed on the EICAS.

[Glacier1900]

Thanks BB!