what would YOU do? (pic)
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Wizofoz said " I'd shut it down and land. Next?"
Being a cautious fellow, I'd keep it running and only shut it down if it "blew up"
But it's a personal decision, at the end of the day the buck stops with the Captain.
Looking at the photo, they seem to be over a populated area, which means there is probably an airport not too far away. The cowling looks like it should fall off without doing any damage to the engine. I would think a better option would be to slow down to minimum speed and hope it does not fall off and "take out" the elevator.
Cheers,
Zoolander
Being a cautious fellow, I'd keep it running and only shut it down if it "blew up"
But it's a personal decision, at the end of the day the buck stops with the Captain.
Looking at the photo, they seem to be over a populated area, which means there is probably an airport not too far away. The cowling looks like it should fall off without doing any damage to the engine. I would think a better option would be to slow down to minimum speed and hope it does not fall off and "take out" the elevator.
Cheers,
Zoolander
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I could picture a conversation like......"..**** we are going to have to put up with the vib until we get to a manned base,dont want to get our buns kicked do we.I know we will call maint watch and get some help ,they always manage to keep us flying"
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Lame1's very free and easy with the advice. He can afford to be, he doesn't have to be flown around in anything he's worked on!
Some quality workmanship in that image on page 1. Wonder if the Chief Mechanic got his ar$e sacked?
Back to the days when the mechanic goes along for the first flight after he's "worked" on it. That should cut down on the incidents...!
Cold beers woulda tasted mighty good to the lads after that cock-up. Engineering Dept'll be buying the slabs for months to come...............
Some quality workmanship in that image on page 1. Wonder if the Chief Mechanic got his ar$e sacked?
Back to the days when the mechanic goes along for the first flight after he's "worked" on it. That should cut down on the incidents...!
Cold beers woulda tasted mighty good to the lads after that cock-up. Engineering Dept'll be buying the slabs for months to come...............
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Look guys and girls i really do like you all.Ive been in the industry for years.Some of you ,that seem worried about my replies probably havent been flying too long and just want to fly (unserviceable ) a/c because you love flying and that phone call from ops may seem daunting ..And as for the majority of pilots that this thread is not aimed at ,continue doing what you do well, ie fly and enjoy the rewards of both study and training.We as LAME's expect the same respect.Our certification should give you all a warm and fuzzy feeling inside and your families should be happy that we are there to serve your needs.
What seems alarming these days is that we need to put a crystal ball in a tool kit,for the FEW that dont report ALL defects.
What seems alarming these days is that we need to put a crystal ball in a tool kit,for the FEW that dont report ALL defects.
