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newcomer
9th Apr 2008, 12:56
Heard on the radio this morning a mayday call by an eastern J41, in regards to control problems (pretty sure in just pitch). Anyone know what actually caused it.
Boys made a safe landing back at Wick.
Well done.
Good to hear so many people offering assistance.
eyeinthesky
10th Apr 2008, 13:51
AAIB Bulletin last year centred upon pitch control problems on JS41. One was caused by a lack of lubrication and the other on over-zealous tightening of the friction locks by the flight crew. i hope this wasn't something similar.
Link to the AAIB September 07 bulletin:
http://www.aaib.dft.gov.uk/publications/bulletins/september_2007.cfm
Maude Charlee
10th Apr 2008, 14:38
Perhaps they were confused by trim changes caused by the lowering of the landing gear. :E
Mister Geezer
10th Apr 2008, 15:09
MC
Wrong type!!! ;)
ABZlad
11th Apr 2008, 11:17
It had been snowing heavily at ABZ before the J41 departed. I wonder if icing played a part in the control problems?
holyflurkingschmitt
20th Apr 2008, 10:37
The J41 has a problem with de-icing fluid collecting in the elevator and refreezing at altitude, its a known problem and several bulletins have been issued.
Captain flying just happened to be the guy who first flew the J41 for BAE, nobody more experienced on type.
javelin
21st Apr 2008, 09:57
Ahhhh, but how much de icing fluid went onto that aeroplane :oh:
Don't think a broom has the same effectiveness as Type IV fluid :E