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Forum: Tech Log
29th Jan 2018, 15:11
Replies: 26
Views: 7,426
Posted By Hodd

A few have asked why this issue hasn’t been fixed...

A few have asked why this issue hasn’t been fixed already. It was discovered just a few weeks ago. It’s not a safety concern, so I would suggest the fix would be fairly timely. I’m curious what sort...
Forum: Tech Log
27th Jan 2018, 09:08
Replies: 26
Views: 7,426
Posted By Hodd

Good summary. Whilst it’s not an airworthiness...

Good summary. Whilst it’s not an airworthiness issue, it would create lots of unnecessary work, i.e. two reports per landing for every aircraft whenever thrust reversers are used, if left unfixed. As...
Forum: Tech Log
27th Jan 2018, 08:48
Replies: 26
Views: 7,426
Posted By Hodd

It should do, but the alert logic currently...

It should do, but the alert logic currently expects all landing gear on ground before the thrust reverser starts to deploy. This is out of sync with the aircraft thrust reverser logic which expects...
Forum: Tech Log
27th Jan 2018, 07:44
Replies: 26
Views: 7,426
Posted By Hodd

It's a new aircraft type, which will be fairly...

It's a new aircraft type, which will be fairly obvious to guess now, and it's not an existing problem.

There's no safety issue nor would the flight crew be inconvenienced, but some engineers...
Forum: Tech Log
27th Jan 2018, 07:29
Replies: 26
Views: 7,426
Posted By Hodd

Thanks all, some helpful and some interesting...

Thanks all, some helpful and some interesting replies.


That’s another option. The alert logic uses flight phases, and unfortunately “landing roll” is only reached when all landing gear is on...
Forum: Tech Log
26th Jan 2018, 17:37
Replies: 26
Views: 7,426
Posted By Hodd

Thanks, so using the A330 as an example: ...

Thanks, so using the A330 as an example:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lowrM-780tg


I count 15 seconds between the main landing gear touching down and the nose gear doing likewise. Would...
Forum: Tech Log
26th Jan 2018, 17:14
Replies: 26
Views: 7,426
Posted By Hodd

Airbus nose gear - Typically how long in air after main gear touchdown?

This is from an engineer. The aircraft type I’m working on, an Airbus, has thrust reversers which are able to deploy as soon as the main landing gear touches down. That’s normal so far. Thrust...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
4th Nov 2014, 22:06
Replies: 4
Views: 3,341
Posted By Hodd

I couldn't agree more, but the fact is...

I couldn't agree more, but the fact is Rolls-Royce will need good new engineering graduates every year in the foreseeable future. If you were about to graduate with an engineering degree, would you...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
4th Nov 2014, 18:10
Replies: 4
Views: 3,341
Posted By Hodd

Rolls-Royce to cut 2600 jobs

BBC News - Rolls-Royce to cut 2,600 jobs (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-29900087)

I joined Rolls-Royce as a graduate trainee in the 1990s. Back then it was a decent employer and you were...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
21st Apr 2013, 11:28
Replies: 2
Views: 15,727
Posted By Hodd

Rolls-Royce's new BR700NG engine project - airframe?

Rolls-Royce's BR710/715 has been in service with Bombardier and Gulfstream for nearly two decades, and the BR725 is due to enter service with Gulfstream soon.

RR are also developing a BR700NG,...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
23rd Jan 2011, 12:11
Replies: 4
Views: 843
Posted By Hodd

Old threads are the best. Very belated...

Old threads are the best.

Very belated thanks for your last reply, Genghis. I briefly looked at an MSc in Mechanical Engineering at Nottingham University’s Malaysia Campus, but this was more...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
27th May 2010, 10:58
Replies: 6
Views: 1,536
Posted By Hodd

I applied for a Tech Services (Airframer)...

I applied for a Tech Services (Airframer) position with Cathay two years ago.

That test contained mostly Airframe specific questions, so I assume the tests are specific for each area of Tech...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
1st Feb 2010, 14:10
Replies: 3
Views: 603
Posted By Hodd

Please could I ask how long ago that was? Maybe...

Please could I ask how long ago that was? Maybe the points system has changed in recent years.

The qualification figure is 120 points, which I just about achieve as follows (dumbed down to avoid...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
31st Jan 2010, 16:12
Replies: 3
Views: 603
Posted By Hodd

Australia for Development Engineers

Here goes: Vague Post of 2010 Award.

I’m a Brit “Aero Engine Development” Engineer, i.e. I have a degree and sit at a desk.

I’m planning to apply for an Australian visa via the General...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
14th Oct 2009, 05:11
Replies: 4
Views: 843
Posted By Hodd

Many thanks indeed, Dodo56. Yes, it seems...

Many thanks indeed, Dodo56.

Yes, it seems any sort of EASA/CAA Licence is not an option for me. I am thinking of a part-time MBA, though.

I would like to get more technical if anything....
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
11th Oct 2009, 17:15
Replies: 4
Views: 843
Posted By Hodd

Development Engineers – opinions, advice or crystal ball gazing about training

Development Engineers – opinions, advice or crystal ball gazing about training, career options and employability

I’ll start off vague to avoid boring everyone, and also in the hope that others...
Forum: Cabin Crew
5th Jan 2009, 18:06
Replies: 24
Views: 5,386
Posted By Hodd

Passenger offloaded for smoking in lavatory before take off?

Greetings, I'm not a smoker and certainly don't condone methods of "lavatory smoking" - as an engineer I can appreciate the dangers and possible consequences. I'm just curious about an incident I saw...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
12th Apr 2007, 09:00
Replies: 7
Views: 1,193
Posted By Hodd

Just so other folk don't think me ungrateful... ...

Just so other folk don't think me ungrateful...

Thanks spannersatcx, and I sent you a pm saying many thanks. I reckon CX sounds not so bad.
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
11th Apr 2007, 15:27
Replies: 7
Views: 1,193
Posted By Hodd

Hey hey hey, I wouldn't turn my nose up at any...

Hey hey hey, I wouldn't turn my nose up at any advice about working at HAECO either. I'm currently a RR man with Trent 500 (Development) and 800 (Airline) experience, it's just I never really saw...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
11th Apr 2007, 15:12
Replies: 7
Views: 1,193
Posted By Hodd

Well, neither is life easy at Rolls-Royce, my...

Well, neither is life easy at Rolls-Royce, my current employer. But the women in HK look a whole lot better amongst other things. I'm not after perfection here.
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
10th Apr 2007, 16:07
Replies: 7
Views: 1,193
Posted By Hodd

CX Technical Service Engineer positions

Greetings

I'm so naughty entering this in a pilots' forum, but if there is a better place, please advise.

Flight International is running an advertisement for Cathay Pacific Technical Service...
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