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Vzlet
26th Jun 2021, 22:27
Can anyone tell me what procedure this is? I couldn't find any identification of this access door.
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/1024x1200/servicing_20181005_0141_4b674f01099345cd4f59d5810a9fb5bc446f 981f.jpg
F-16D

sycamore
26th Jun 2021, 23:01
On-board toilet facility......

Courtney Mil
27th Jun 2021, 00:30
De-airating a hydraulic system?

NutLoose
27th Jun 2021, 01:09
Bleeding the hydraulic system, see


https://www.f-16.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=15507

lobby
27th Jun 2021, 08:58
Syphoning off fuel for her car?

cavuman1
27th Jun 2021, 14:58
Spraying for termites?

- Ed

Vzlet
28th Jun 2021, 14:04
Thanks for the replies.
Glad to know it's not a quick-flush treatment for the rear cockpit after a media ride!

Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaargh!
28th Jun 2021, 14:46
I don't know, but it looks like she's spilt most of it on the tarmac

NutLoose
28th Jun 2021, 14:56
I wonder if the spillage is why she is having to replenish the system?


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Vzlet
28th Jun 2021, 15:48
There were water puddles about:
https://live.staticflickr.com/1934/30225140777_4921010421_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/N3TKjR)Thunderbird 8 (https://flic.kr/p/N3TKjR) by Mark Carlisle (https://www.flickr.com/photos/vzlet/), on Flickr