Another A32x engine cowling ?
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Another A32x engine cowling ?
Yesterday in Milano (Milano to Lisbon flight):
Apparently during takeoff roll ?
Apparently during takeoff roll ?
Last edited by atakacs; 13th Aug 2013 at 10:11. Reason: Typo
Also interesting that it wasn't 1st flight of the day.
Cue screaming headline of lowcost airlines cutting corners nonsense.
Oh well, 34 reported cowl losses and counting.
At least this one won't be a write off.
Oh well, 34 reported cowl losses and counting.
At least this one won't be a write off.
Are the CFM cowling fasteners the same as the V2500 - ie are they 'Airbus' parts or engine parts?
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Is the BA aircraft with the double cowling failure back in service ??
As told to me by an engineer, the advantage of the CFM cowl is that, unlike the V2500, the latches can only be closed flush when the doors are closed. Therefore an unlocked door must, by design, have its catches protruding. On the V2500, the latches can be closed whatever the position of the door. Indeed it is (was?) common practice to close the latches on opened V2500 doors to avoid walk-by injuries. Thus the CFM should be much easier to check on the pre-flight walk round.