A380 Incident
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From: Dubai - sand land.
Well SIA's 2 380's seem to be running just fine!! And I'm sure that the JAA/FAA certification will cover even things like the gennies 5*.
All a lot of b0llocks being spouted on this thread
All a lot of b0llocks being spouted on this thread
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word from engineer backs up electrical problem caused by FOD
I too was a little bemused that this week's crew "update" made no mention at all of the Whale, be it its progress or otherwise. Am I letting my imagination run away with me when I consider what might have eventuated had the Whale had a fire in its E&E compartment with no ECAM warning (as this one did), but at F350 and two hours away from the nearest airfield, and with 500 pax on board?
When I say "might have eventuated", I'm thinking Big Picture, along the lines of "to the economy of the south of France if not France itself, along with the other Airbus partner countries." On a smaller(?) scale, Swissair 111 comes immediately to mind.
Perhaps I've just answered my own question as to why we've been told nothing.
Them engineers at AB sure are a crafty lot. Boeing could learn quite a bit from them!Joined: May 2008
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No, Airbus can learn a lot from those crafty Boeing engineers- eg Let's save fuel by not allowing the engines to power up on short final, or lets hasten pax disembarkment by burning down the aircraft at the gate.
But on another note this is a SR111 flashback. They had similar toothing problems with the IFEN electrics, but ... just played them down and displayed a very similar lack of information. We all know the result. It is not only AB. The reverting from cables and hydraulic lines to all electrics is visible on the 787 as well. I personally prefer severed cables, leaking hydraulic lines to short circuiting electrical equippment, but the trend is set and we have to live with it.
The really dangerous situation today is the constant cover-up of these problems, the same as the head in the sand defensive attitude of freaks of these new aircraft.
Tell it like it is, then they will be forced to improve!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I may quote Obama: You can put lipstick on a pig, it will still be a pig.
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From: West Country
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I am so sorry to AB. It seems that Boeing invented the system,B747-200/400 both lost electrical power due moisture in E&E bay.
On a more serious note the E&E bays should be watertight and fireproof,or have fire detection/warning/fighting system. After all they can make subs waterproof, with some exceptions.
On a more serious note the E&E bays should be watertight and fireproof,or have fire detection/warning/fighting system. After all they can make subs waterproof, with some exceptions.
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From: Dubai - sand land.
5* - um yes.. I have actually spoken with the grease monkeys
WTF have the generators got to do with the problem EDA had? Well, you did bring that up! Ergo - load of b0llocks 'cos this thread ain't about the 5 gennies is it?
WTF have the generators got to do with the problem EDA had? Well, you did bring that up! Ergo - load of b0llocks 'cos this thread ain't about the 5 gennies is it?
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white knight,
1. Read the complete thread mate.
2. As far as I remember there is still freedom of speech on this platform. Sure EK and guys like yourself would like to see it differently...
3. Great to read your opinion on engineers.
whatever.
1. Read the complete thread mate.
2. As far as I remember there is still freedom of speech on this platform. Sure EK and guys like yourself would like to see it differently...
3. Great to read your opinion on engineers.
whatever.
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From: Dubai - sand land.
5* - I've read the entire thread MATE, I'm all for free speech - but you are somewhat off topic MATE, and I like the 'grease monkeys'... Sad that you have such politically correct delusions as not wanting us to call them by what they've been known as for years.
You are the weakest link.....
Goodbye..... MATE
You are the weakest link.....
Goodbye..... MATE
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From: Europe trying to enjoy retirement “YES”
Hi, so sorry to appear controversial, but could someone actually describe the original problem as indicated to the crew the cause and implications in one knowledgeable post please. I feel this would then allow a positive move forward re the discussion of the event if that’s what we would all like.
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2nd AB 380 delayed for delivery to EK
Talks continue over delayed second Emirates A380 - Transportation - ArabianBusiness.com
Is this related to the issues that the first AB 380 is experiencing ?
Not good for the route expansion .... if the public in general could read some of the comments above expecially the references to SR 111, they may not be so keen to fly the whale.......
Is this related to the issues that the first AB 380 is experiencing ?
Not good for the route expansion .... if the public in general could read some of the comments above expecially the references to SR 111, they may not be so keen to fly the whale.......
