BA 787 Nosewheel collapse @ LHR
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Am I correct in surmising that because the 787 is made out of mostly composite materials, it will be more challenging to repair the hull, nose wheel assembly housing and door assembly ?
Even more so with the 787 due to the barrel method of construction, can’t just replace a panel. Although it is possible to do full thickness (hole) flush repairs, but they are fairly expensive.
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Very good friend of mine was the dispatcher on board at the time. She just came by after medical checks and initial debriefing. She was standing in the forward cabin talking to the Captain about a departure delay as engineering were still doing something (she wasn't sure what), F/O was (seated?) in the flight deck. No warning of collapse and they were thrown to the floor. Fortunately it seems no persons underneath or loose cargo pallets moved. Door is severely damaged and possible engine damage due ground contact.
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Perhaps this:
https://www.federalregister.gov/docu...pany-airplanes
Perhaps this:
https://www.federalregister.gov/docu...pany-airplanes
The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain The Boeing Company Model 787 series airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by reports that the nose landing gear (NLG) retracted while the airplane was on the ground with weight on wheels, due to the installation of a NLG downlock pin in an incorrect location. This proposed AD would require installing an insert to prevent installation of the pin in the incorrect location.
Passenger aircraft used as freighters throughout the covid period. Got to keep that revenue stream flowing what with the horrendous capital costs and banks chasing at their heels.