PA31 in trouble at YSBK this evening
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On close inspection of that photo you can see off in the distance a Piper PA28 waiting to go to the outhouse!
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You can see the pilot of the busted plane being booked, probably by 'Dano' of Hawaii 5-0 claim with the muscle man standing over the lot of 'em!
Pilot saying "you can't be serious, your worried about me not having my ASIC turned around the correct way for display when I've just pulled off this amazing ldg?"
The cyclone fence post is as bent as the props are !(I know there meant to be that way)
Fiery standing beside firetruck has in itch !(hands in pocket/s)
Man in dark clothing wearing no safety vest, 'Dano' will book him next!
Oh I just noticed a plane that's bowing to the press !
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.You can see the pilot of the busted plane being booked, probably by 'Dano' of Hawaii 5-0 claim with the muscle man standing over the lot of 'em!
Pilot saying "you can't be serious, your worried about me not having my ASIC turned around the correct way for display when I've just pulled off this amazing ldg?"The cyclone fence post is as bent as the props are !(I know there meant to be that way)
Fiery standing beside firetruck has in itch !
(hands in pocket/s)Man in dark clothing wearing no safety vest, 'Dano' will book him next!
Oh I just noticed a plane that's bowing to the press !
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was GS the pilot ? looks like it!... Not an ASIC issue, it is a parking issue!
"as soon as we can turn this runway into a westfields, you will HAVE to have a parking ticket to exit the building! I will let you off with a warning this time"
"as soon as we can turn this runway into a westfields, you will HAVE to have a parking ticket to exit the building! I will let you off with a warning this time"
A bit hard to tell from the photo but I'd hazard a guess and say that the props were not feathered.
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I don't know, i reckon by the looks of the left engine that the props are feathered. The top blade is clearly gray whereas the next blade around CW appears to be black (i.e the back of the blade), which could only occur if the blades were feathered.
****ty paint scheme now, compared to when it was privately owned at YMMB back in the 1980's. She had a very flash paint scheme and a very smick leather interior, not to mention the best cockpit layout of any Piper/Cessna twin I had flown including the RNAV setup,no GPS back then!
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Went past on my bike ride this morning and XGW is now parked (with nose gear attached) in an area near National Parks & Wildlife Authority.
EDIT: Went for another ride this arvo and the prop on the starboard was in the feathered position.
EDIT: Went for another ride this arvo and the prop on the starboard was in the feathered position.
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Another U/C problem?????? Thats the second one for Airtex in the last few months! How many "problems" does that company have to have before CASA move in and close that place down!!! The level of poor maintenance in that company is
TOJP.
Another U/C problem?????? Thats the second one for Airtex in the last few months! How many "problems" does that company have to have before CASA move in and close that place down!!! The level of poor maintenance in that company is
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The original Jetpipe -
Are sniffing jetfuel out of your jet pipe? I am utterly agasht at your uninformed and inflamitory post. If you actually knew what you were talking about you would not have embarassed yourself publicly like that. Same for you PA39. Engage brain before offering your OPINION in future, might be some good advice....
Are sniffing jetfuel out of your jet pipe? I am utterly agasht at your uninformed and inflamitory post. If you actually knew what you were talking about you would not have embarassed yourself publicly like that. Same for you PA39. Engage brain before offering your OPINION in future, might be some good advice....
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RatsoreA.
Thank you for your interesting post!!! However I have first hand experience of the level of poor standards that is offered by there maintenance depart! To quote a case..... The SR22 that crashed last year (Near the M7) due to the engine failing and the last undercarriage failer they had!! All these aircraft where maintained at Airtex. I can also mention the "poor" standard of hangar standards, all add up to a company that needs to be looked at by CASA.
Take a look a round the place and you will understand! there is NO place for poor maintenance in Aviation!!!!
TOJP.
Thank you for your interesting post!!! However I have first hand experience of the level of poor standards that is offered by there maintenance depart! To quote a case..... The SR22 that crashed last year (Near the M7) due to the engine failing and the last undercarriage failer they had!! All these aircraft where maintained at Airtex. I can also mention the "poor" standard of hangar standards, all add up to a company that needs to be looked at by CASA.
Take a look a round the place and you will understand! there is NO place for poor maintenance in Aviation!!!!
TOJP.
The Original Jetpipe,
Unless you were the individual whom last worked on the nosegear of XGW, or to a lesser extent the pilot who flew the aircraft at the time (which I have a more than fair idea that you weren't), then you have nothing other than an ignorant speculative opinion to offer at this time, nor indeed any idea whatsoever that the incident was maintenance related.
If you were, then perhaps you may care to explain yourself. If not, please restrain your opinions and wait for the final report.
Unless you were the individual whom last worked on the nosegear of XGW, or to a lesser extent the pilot who flew the aircraft at the time (which I have a more than fair idea that you weren't), then you have nothing other than an ignorant speculative opinion to offer at this time, nor indeed any idea whatsoever that the incident was maintenance related.
If you were, then perhaps you may care to explain yourself. If not, please restrain your opinions and wait for the final report.
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"BRING BACK THE BIFF!!!!"
yes they have had a few incidents over the last few months but look at the amount of flying they do.
Compare it to Qantas or someone like that. They get incedents most days of the week. Some big some small just take a look at the ATSB site. Playing the numbers mate.
Having said that, there are a lot of old PA31's out there getting around and they aint getting any younger
yes they have had a few incidents over the last few months but look at the amount of flying they do.
Compare it to Qantas or someone like that. They get incedents most days of the week. Some big some small just take a look at the ATSB site. Playing the numbers mate.
Having said that, there are a lot of old PA31's out there getting around and they aint getting any younger
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I have no intention of turning this in a personnel @$£$% match!
I can only quote from the figures released by the ATSB and from aircraft owners, pilots and suppliers that I have dealings with. They have all stated about the general poor standard of the aircraft that Airtex maintains. I understand that their aircraft do a large number of hours flying per year. However this is NO EXCUSE for poor standards!! I am not commenting on the cause of the last accident, that is a job for the ATSB. Just the general standard of there fleet! I know of parts that are swapped between aircraft with no traceability, and simple things like nav lights not working is a cause for concern! (Its just stopped working now) can only be used once!! Not every night!!
I have no intention of turning this in a personnel @$£$% match!
I can only quote from the figures released by the ATSB and from aircraft owners, pilots and suppliers that I have dealings with. They have all stated about the general poor standard of the aircraft that Airtex maintains. I understand that their aircraft do a large number of hours flying per year. However this is NO EXCUSE for poor standards!! I am not commenting on the cause of the last accident, that is a job for the ATSB. Just the general standard of there fleet! I know of parts that are swapped between aircraft with no traceability, and simple things like nav lights not working is a cause for concern! (Its just stopped working now) can only be used once!! Not every night!!
It's not your place, nor is it mine, to comment on the cause of, likely cause of, or any reason for or how the incident may have occurred without knowing ALL of the facts. Nor is it your or my place to comment on any organisation in the manner in which you have in your previous postings.
There are more appropriate places to voice your concerns than the internet.
There are more appropriate places to voice your concerns than the internet.