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Forum: Private Flying
27th Jul 2021, 09:09
Replies: 23
Views: 5,146
Posted By propnut

Valve caps are designated "primary seal" in...

Valve caps are designated "primary seal" in engineering exams
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
30th Jun 2019, 05:54
Replies: 160
Views: 48,054
Posted By propnut

an electric car can have a battery fail and pull...

an electric car can have a battery fail and pull up on the side of the road and call for help. An UBER drone/whatever can't safely pull up on the side of the road.

BIG difference.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
1st Apr 2019, 19:47
Replies: 310
Views: 186,338
Posted By propnut

and Jetstar with 335 with their 787-8s

and Jetstar with 335 with their 787-8s
Forum: Tech Log
26th Mar 2019, 19:54
Replies: 62
Views: 18,479
Posted By propnut

No reversers at all on F28s. Added to F100s

No reversers at all on F28s. Added to F100s
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
2nd Mar 2019, 02:59
Replies: 24
Views: 9,606
Posted By propnut

they actually chafe the wires. No go on...

they actually chafe the wires.

No go on Boeings in vibration areas such as wing leading and trailing edges per SWPM.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
16th Sep 2016, 20:27
Replies: 59
Views: 22,813
Posted By propnut

I've read his book Highest Duty I'm...

I've read his book

Highest Duty

I'm sure I will be disappointed with the movie, but i have to see it :)
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
1st Sep 2016, 03:19
Replies: 17
Views: 5,145
Posted By propnut

ABR is still undergoing restoration in H145

ABR is still undergoing restoration in H145
Forum: Tech Log
13th Aug 2016, 23:19
Replies: 5
Views: 5,144
Posted By propnut

The Ansett 4 LRs had: Omega Navigation ...

The Ansett 4 LRs had:
Omega Navigation
Autothrottle
Autobrakes
Fwd aux fuel tanks
Aft aux fuel tanks


(Both aux tanks were fixed units, removable, but not palletised.)
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
31st Jul 2016, 06:04
Replies: 10
Views: 8,864
Posted By propnut

Typical wick needs some resistance to work. 6...

Typical wick needs some resistance to work. 6 -100 Meg Ohms is the norm from its base up thru the wick or tip. This allows buildup and rapid discharge of static charges.
They are for P-Static...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
5th Feb 2016, 04:34
Replies: 9
Views: 1,916
Posted By propnut

Correct for the 737NG and they're regularly...

Correct for the 737NG

and they're regularly tested in maint visits.
From what I understand the locks prime purpose is, prior to cabin pressure forces, ie at "rotation" the locks were to ensure...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
13th Sep 2015, 01:35
Replies: 24
Views: 7,593
Posted By propnut

Winjeels also had "VM" as A85-457 was ...

Winjeels also had "VM" as A85-457 was

VM-HFE

Bigslim
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
6th Sep 2015, 00:23
Replies: 49
Views: 5,951
Posted By propnut

Polishing perspex

Just don't get carried away with an electric buffer.

I saw someone use one once and it generated enough heat that the window suddenly went all soft..........he then had replace the window ;)
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
29th Mar 2015, 19:33
Replies: 174
Views: 39,049
Posted By propnut

Quote: The door can be opened from the outside,...

Quote:
The door can be opened from the outside, just not if the person on the inside decides they don't want it open. If the person inside fails to respond to a door open request (due collapse) then...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
3rd Jan 2014, 14:46
Replies: 4
Views: 2,433
Posted By propnut

CBR

I know they've trained an ex JHAS Melb. B2 LAME for Canberra.

Bigslim
Forum: Tech Log
17th Sep 2013, 16:20
Replies: 6
Views: 2,647
Posted By propnut

The door has a pin which keeps a microswitch...

The door has a pin which keeps a microswitch (mounted under the panel)activated when closed. There a service letter to inspect the switch.This controls the PTU valve I think. I don't have my book...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
19th Mar 2013, 16:18
Replies: 5
Views: 4,575
Posted By propnut

Yep. It was delivered to PMS (Professional...

Yep. It was delivered to PMS (Professional Modification Services) in Miami when Ansett sold it, back in 1997.
Forum: Tech Log
9th Apr 2012, 10:31
Replies: 25
Views: 8,003
Posted By propnut

INS

TAA (Trans Australia Airlines) had Delco Remy INS fitted to their B727-200s late in their careers.

Bigslim
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
21st Feb 2011, 05:06
Replies: 32
Views: 17,339
Posted By propnut

F100

The mob in QLD were seen in the land of clogs last year climbing over a bunch of F100s
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
17th Feb 2011, 10:24
Replies: 3
Views: 915
Posted By propnut

PNG trip

The Airaways hotel in Moresby's OK, near the airport. Lae International is OK too, but Nadzab airport is 45 min drive north from there and rascals have been known to hijack cars and steal bags out...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
19th Jul 2008, 09:16
Replies: 4,483
Views: 576,815
Posted By propnut

Policy manual

I have just gotten hold of an old Blue Book from the days of T.A.A. and I read with fascination the Foreword and would like to share it with you...........and hopefully the people at the top of the...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
28th Jun 2008, 05:15
Replies: 4,483
Views: 576,815
Posted By propnut

Qantas invention

According to Janice Witham's book, BLACK BOX, David Warren is credited with the invention of the Cockpit Voice Recorder, aka The BLACK BOX. He was NOT a Qantas employee.
It is well worth the read. ...
Forum: Tech Log
3rd Jun 2008, 12:36
Replies: 8
Views: 4,946
Posted By propnut

Split Bus

In a split bus system on most a/craft, the AC Buses are Tied by a relay when 1 engine driven generator goes U/S (ie engine shutdown). DC buses are still supplied by their normal main AC bus thru...
Forum: Tech Log
8th May 2008, 13:23
Replies: 12
Views: 2,756
Posted By propnut

The brakes are applied by UP pressure, however,...

The brakes are applied by UP pressure, however, if the outer carcass has detached from the tyre core (as this one did), it's just like I said, a nasty thrashing machine.
Forum: Tech Log
7th May 2008, 13:30
Replies: 12
Views: 2,756
Posted By propnut

737ng blew a tyre recently in Sydney on T/off. ...

737ng blew a tyre recently in Sydney on T/off. Selected gear up and continued. NOT a good decision. Tyre shreds did not break fusible tube for up pressure, gear did go up and thrashing did lots of...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
30th Jan 2008, 04:19
Replies: 12
Views: 2,214
Posted By propnut

Metal Prices

Whilst the price of scrap metals are good, the scrappers have to reduce payments when cutting up old a/craft due to contaminants such as hydraulic fluid (skydrol), fibreglass, rubber, plastic & other...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
30th Jan 2008, 04:11
Replies: 12
Views: 2,214
Posted By propnut

Boeing going

VH-TXH was VH-RMV. It has been gutted and beyond restoation to a/worthy. I managed to get some souvenirs as I was one of the team "parting it out".
Australian Air Express has 2 left VH-VLH and...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
16th Jul 2007, 06:03
Replies: 15
Views: 1,778
Posted By propnut

Thumbs up Altimeter tolerances

FAR 43 Append. E will list the altimeter checks/tolerances that should answer your question.

Go to www.faa.gov and look up Current regulations and policies. Historical FARs, current FARs, Part...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
26th Apr 2007, 22:09
Replies: 14
Views: 5,850
Posted By propnut

TOLL Airfreight

One of TOLL's B737Fs arrived at the old Ansett hangar (John Holland's after May 10).

That makes 2 companies that think they can replace the B727s with better freighters to/from PH.

Let's see...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
21st Mar 2007, 22:05
Replies: 20
Views: 3,110
Posted By propnut

Wasn't it Dick Smith who said that Australia...

Wasn't it Dick Smith who said that Australia could afford 1 major aircraft loss a year?
I think he was running CASA then too?
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
3rd Mar 2007, 02:53
Replies: 196
Views: 19,348
Posted By propnut

Thumbs down I had a friend who was threatened to receive a...

I had a friend who was threatened to receive a fine by CASA for not having a radio operators certificate. Eventually he contacted the person direct to tell them that his Piper Cub does NOT have a...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
3rd Mar 2007, 02:02
Replies: 7
Views: 3,625
Posted By propnut

Red face One of our aircraft is missing

B737F crew turn up to empty bay.............the "Newer, faster, efficient, cheaper, larger payload 737" has fallen over again. In the shed for more repairs while the "old, slow, expensive...
Forum: Freight Dogs
2nd Jan 2007, 20:56
Replies: 2
Views: 1,777
Posted By propnut

Ferry costs are "peanuts" when...

Ferry costs are "peanuts" when maintnance/conversion costs come into the equasion. Some maintenance checks run into the millions.


I hear that due to the 20 year old 737s not performing...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
2nd Jan 2007, 20:42
Replies: 3
Views: 1,775
Posted By propnut

"NEWCO" will be starting in the ANsett hangar in...

"NEWCO" will be starting in the ANsett hangar in Melb. Owned by consortium of Hollands and Q.


AWAs here we come.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
2nd Jan 2007, 20:30
Replies: 2
Views: 1,747
Posted By propnut

Question QANTAS Freighters

Can anyone confirm that AAES will be carrying out C check of the 4th 737-300, starting mid January, prior to the freighter conversion?

Many ex Avalon staff from the previous conversions have been...
Forum: Freight Dogs
28th Dec 2006, 23:53
Replies: 2
Views: 1,777
Posted By propnut

QANTAS freighters

Can anyone confirm that AAES will be carrying out C check of the 4th 737-300, starting mid January, prior to the freighter conversion?

Many ex Avalon staff from the previous conversions have been...
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