SQ A330/300 nosewheel collapse
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SQ A330/300 nosewheel collapse
Happened this morning at Changi Airport
Singapore Airlines plane collapses at Changi Airport - Channel NewsAsia
Singapore Airlines plane collapses at Changi Airport - Channel NewsAsia
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I was supposed to be on that plane - SQ890 to HK. After a gate change and late departure the captain apologised for late departure due to "engineering difficulties"
I would have thought the Airbus System Logic would prevent gear retraction on the ground? I'm not suggesting the gear lever was selected up, but thought there'd be a general logic to prevent gear retract on the ground?
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I would have thought the Airbus System Logic would prevent gear retraction on the ground? I'm not suggesting the gear lever was selected up, but thought there'd be a general logic to prevent gear retract on the ground?
most a/c have a squat switch that will prevent gear retraction on the ground. It can be overridden during mx ( the article stated "undergoing a landing gear system check"?). A few people have lost their job after an aircraft was found kneeling (the main gear is usually different). Can also be mechanical failure, but I haven't heard of that happening on A330 yet
most a/c have a squat switch that will prevent gear retraction on the ground. It can be overridden during mx ( the article stated "undergoing a landing gear system check"?). A few people have lost their job after an aircraft was found kneeling (the main gear is usually different). Can also be mechanical failure, but I haven't heard of that happening on A330 yet
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Looks like it is on the nacelles Chris
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Can also be mechanical failure, but I haven't heard of that happening on A330 yet
There's probably a reason?
Not totally up to speed on 330 quirks, but 2 airlines I am aware of supply nose gear downlock pins attached to steering bypass pins to their 330 line mx providers.
There's probably a reason?
There's probably a reason?
http://www.pprune.org/tech-log/22901...-pushback.html
suggests that a few A330 operators use a belt-and-braces approach where the NLG downlock pin is used on pushback, as well as its normal use for towing and landing gear maintenance, in which case I suppose it makes sense to keep the gear pin and steering lockout pin together.
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I seem to recall the Trident had an offset, sideways retracting NG. That had a structural advantage, and would be less likely to see accidental retraction IMHO.
I would have thought the Airbus System Logic would prevent gear retraction on the ground? I'm not suggesting the gear lever was selected up, but thought there'd be a general logic to prevent gear retract on the ground?
The rumour network has suggested that the eng was replacing a landing gear lever module. An unconfirmed rumour suggests that the crew came along, saw the nose gear pin in place and removed it prior to the function test. Personally I find that hard to believe but it will stir the pot until we know more.
Glad no one was hurt. Could have been nasty.
