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Forum: Rumours & News
30th Oct 2009, 07:41
Replies: 48
Views: 19,407
Posted By Riccardo

Birdstrike out of LCY, 1 engine shut down I guess...

Birdstrike out of LCY, 1 engine shut down I guess due to vibration, diverted to STN. LCY shut 30mins to clear debris from runway.

No big drama.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
22nd Oct 2009, 14:26
Replies: 26
Views: 15,775
Posted By Riccardo

Anybody know how fast was the prop spinning when...

Anybody know how fast was the prop spinning when she hit?? Looks to me as though three blades are damaged so I guess the prop stopped in 3/4 of a rotation.

I was on the repair team when a GPU ran...
Forum: Tech Log
19th Aug 2009, 06:30
Replies: 24
Views: 10,583
Posted By Riccardo

Just to put this one to bed and hopefully back on...

Just to put this one to bed and hopefully back on topic, yes oxy generators are purely machanically activated but the is a safety cap that should be fitted on removal. In the case of valujet this...
Forum: Tech Log
19th Aug 2009, 06:04
Replies: 24
Views: 10,583
Posted By Riccardo

Thanks Muduck, yeah I remembered off the top of...

Thanks Muduck, yeah I remembered off the top of my head it was oxy generators - couldn't remember the details, just wanted to point out it wasn't bottled oxy. And yes it's off topic, funny how that...
Forum: Tech Log
18th Aug 2009, 19:03
Replies: 24
Views: 10,583
Posted By Riccardo

No that one you're thinking of (I think) was...

No that one you're thinking of (I think) was where the shipping agent pulled the pins out of a shipment of oxygen generators before they were put in a box in the hold. The heat they produced brought...
Forum: Tech Log
18th Aug 2009, 14:15
Replies: 24
Views: 10,583
Posted By Riccardo

That's what I'm talking about norm, we top up the...

That's what I'm talking about norm, we top up the bottles in situ from a ground rig, but the bottles on the ground are supplied at 3000psi. When ours drop to 1600 we send them off for a new one and...
Forum: Tech Log
18th Aug 2009, 14:02
Replies: 24
Views: 10,583
Posted By Riccardo

Thanks guys, It's just a generalisation I'm...

Thanks guys,

It's just a generalisation I'm looking for, I know there's a huge variation type to type but it seems generally nothing much below around 900psi...

I'm just trying to write a...
Forum: Tech Log
16th Aug 2009, 11:18
Replies: 31
Views: 8,159
Posted By Riccardo

On a lighter note i know the term "mayday" is...

On a lighter note i know the term "mayday" is derived from the french "m'aidez" meaning "help me", so where does "Pan" come from - surely you wouldn't shout "bread, bread, bread" down the...
Forum: Tech Log
16th Aug 2009, 11:08
Replies: 24
Views: 10,583
Posted By Riccardo

Crew oxygen min dispatch

Hi guys,

I'm doing a bit of research and trying to find out the crew oxy minimum dispatch requirements for some different types. If you'd be so kind as to tell me what type you are familiar with...
Forum: Questions
15th Aug 2009, 10:31
Replies: 12
Views: 3,319
Posted By Riccardo

I can't imagine they'd open the route if it...

I can't imagine they'd open the route if it wouldn't...........remember not many pax on board.
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
12th Aug 2009, 05:36
Replies: 12
Views: 1,923
Posted By Riccardo

Ah yes, the SE bay - forgot about that one! ...

Ah yes, the SE bay - forgot about that one!

I spent a couple of years at Middle Wallop in trade school..........
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
11th Aug 2009, 18:15
Replies: 12
Views: 1,923
Posted By Riccardo

What do the RAF do at Middle Wallop? I thought...

What do the RAF do at Middle Wallop? I thought MW was home to the Army Air Corps....????
Forum: Rumours & News
19th Mar 2009, 20:19
Replies: 120
Views: 65,786
Posted By Riccardo

Can't wait to see how ops are going to park them...

Can't wait to see how ops are going to park them - given that the 170 is over 3m (190 - 6m) longer than an RJ100, who's horizontal stab sticks out over the road when parked on stand. OK for the RJ...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
11th Mar 2009, 21:20
Replies: 35
Views: 6,434
Posted By Riccardo

Some of you guys already do I think........;)

Some of you guys already do I think........;)
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
11th Feb 2009, 19:35
Replies: 6
Views: 1,186
Posted By Riccardo

I do believe you refer to CityFlyer. No the...

I do believe you refer to CityFlyer.

No the route is not being axed...as far as I'm aware.....

As for the contract for line maintenance, I believe there was a clause in the contract to the...
Forum: Questions
25th Nov 2008, 11:21
Replies: 2
Views: 915
Posted By Riccardo

Airside infringements and employment law

Hi guys,

I'd like some thoughts please about airside infringements which effectively lead to employment suspension without any form of disciplinary hearings.

For example, a friend of mine...
Forum: Tech Log
17th Sep 2008, 03:20
Replies: 33
Views: 7,379
Posted By Riccardo

From an engineering point of view having worked...

From an engineering point of view having worked for an operator of both 146 and RJ100's I can tell you there exists a mandatory inspection bulletin for both. Whether it's the same bulletin I can't...
Forum: Rumours & News
6th Sep 2008, 15:51
Replies: 2,686
Views: 1,137,926
Posted By Riccardo

Pulling CB's during ground activities........... ...

Pulling CB's during ground activities...........

I absolutely agree with desk jockey. We do it so often.

Personally I take a piece of paper from my pocket or flight deck, write in big fat...
Forum: Rumours & News
26th Aug 2008, 05:06
Replies: 410
Views: 84,204
Posted By Riccardo

You can't just 'raise the periodicity' of...

You can't just 'raise the periodicity' of maintenance checks.

Maintenance periods are set by manufacturers and approved by the appropriate regulatory authority. Any change in periodicity has to...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
19th Aug 2008, 03:22
Replies: 22
Views: 5,895
Posted By Riccardo

I have some Kennedy tools an have to say the...

I have some Kennedy tools an have to say the quality is pretty good. Not quite up there with Snap on or Mac tools but not far behind.
Forum: Rumours & News
28th Jul 2008, 18:17
Replies: 29
Views: 6,599
Posted By Riccardo

Sounds to me like a press sensationalised air...

Sounds to me like a press sensationalised air turn back. Air turn backs are quite commonplace. I doubt it would have been of any interest whatsoever had the 747 thing not happened beforehand.
Forum: Medical & Health
29th Apr 2008, 00:57
Replies: 15
Views: 922
Posted By Riccardo

My wife's cousin used to have several seizures...

My wife's cousin used to have several seizures every single day. He had no life.

When he turned 18 he was able to decide for himself to have brain surgery, which carried a 50/50 chance of...
Forum: Rumours & News
17th Apr 2008, 12:57
Replies: 77
Views: 23,159
Posted By Riccardo

This has me confused - I know of no maintenance...

This has me confused - I know of no maintenance manuals which include which airports allow what engine runs and where.

In Europe this basic information is usually included within the Jeppesen...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
14th Apr 2008, 14:36
Replies: 18
Views: 1,488
Posted By Riccardo

Turin - absolutely spot on. Excellent post made...

Turin - absolutely spot on. Excellent post made me laugh!

As far as girlie LAE's go - there should be more!
Forum: Rumours & News
4th Apr 2008, 19:13
Replies: 77
Views: 23,159
Posted By Riccardo

This is like any other serious event. Several...

This is like any other serious event. Several factors and errors all in a line. Who's at fault?

Pilot(s) - Should have familiarised themselves with airport policy RE maintenance run ups. (single...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
20th Mar 2008, 17:02
Replies: 28
Views: 3,726
Posted By Riccardo

I don't think it will be a problem - stick at it!...

I don't think it will be a problem - stick at it!

I know people that have gone from being a taxi driver to B1, also a guy I know used to maintain ski lifts before taking the B1 modules.......
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
16th Mar 2008, 17:31
Replies: 8
Views: 1,503
Posted By Riccardo

Can't see an ISBN number in the book but printed...

Can't see an ISBN number in the book but printed in the front cover says it's produced by

Customer Info Dept,
Bae Systems Regional Aircraft,
Prestwick International Airport,
Ayrshire
Scotland...
Forum: Tech Log
14th Mar 2008, 15:31
Replies: 5
Views: 1,307
Posted By Riccardo

Haven't done any pick ups but I've been involved...

Haven't done any pick ups but I've been involved with a few returns as escorting maintenance crew. The manufacturer to whom the plane ws being returned would send via FedEx a big bag full of...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
4th Nov 2007, 10:14
Replies: 5
Views: 10,983
Posted By Riccardo

There are two kinds. Chip detectors and chip...

There are two kinds. Chip detectors and chip collectors.

Chip Collectors are as Munster said - removable magnets which attract the ferrous material as the return oil flows across it. Inspected...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
3rd Nov 2007, 10:47
Replies: 14
Views: 2,500
Posted By Riccardo

What do engineers do that 'irk' you?

There was a similar thread about Pilot's a little while ago, so I thought this might be interesting too.

To begin one thing that makes me want to scream is when a fellow eng offers to hold the...
Forum: Tech Log
11th Oct 2007, 19:59
Replies: 8
Views: 2,069
Posted By Riccardo

The connections you are referring to are for ANR...

The connections you are referring to are for ANR headsets (active noise reduction).
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
7th Jul 2007, 23:40
Replies: 10
Views: 1,855
Posted By Riccardo

British Airways, FlyBe, Easyjet all operate to...

British Airways, FlyBe, Easyjet all operate to Malpensa.

RyanAir go to Bergamo.
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
5th Jul 2007, 18:54
Replies: 24
Views: 3,961
Posted By Riccardo

I can think of two airports that DEFINATELY de...

I can think of two airports that DEFINATELY de ice with engines running - Milan MXP and OSLO. They both operated a kind of 'drive through' de icing area.

No problems at all.

As for FLYBE...
Forum: Rumours & News
30th Jun 2007, 05:04
Replies: 64
Views: 21,868
Posted By Riccardo

I've been trying to figure out why (how) this...

I've been trying to figure out why (how) this happened etc from the wiring manuals but it's got me totally foxed. There's so many indications that should have gone off, gear disagree warning and...
Forum: Tech Log
29th Jun 2007, 09:38
Replies: 11
Views: 1,910
Posted By Riccardo

"Trust me if its a loud sharp whistle then its a...

"Trust me if its a loud sharp whistle then its a small leak, if its any whistle at all there is nothing to worry about, the wet paper works. The noise the rear right hand door of the good old ATP...
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