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Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
17th Oct 2011, 22:20
Replies: 23
Views: 5,196
Posted By Runaround Valve

One toilet, and if that becomes unusable for some...

One toilet, and if that becomes unusable for some reason, then as per the Minimum Equiptment/ Deferred Items list the aircraft then cannot be despatched. This would be the case.
Did any one in...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
30th Aug 2011, 05:31
Replies: 198
Views: 47,773
Posted By Runaround Valve

Noumea Diversion.

In the B747-238B era, Qantas operated a Sydney-Noumea-Sydney service, the landing/take off at Noumea was made in daylight hours only, it was something to do about the airport facilities I think.
If...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
29th Jul 2011, 07:48
Replies: 3
Views: 1,169
Posted By Runaround Valve

The aileron control wheels are 'bussed' together...

The aileron control wheels are 'bussed' together by a cable and pulley system between them, underneath the floor. Obviously the cable has been removed or severed.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
21st Jul 2011, 05:53
Replies: 2,834
Views: 745,475
Posted By Runaround Valve

As a long retired Qantas engineer I remember a...

As a long retired Qantas engineer I remember a story from when Qantas got their first Boeing 707-138. May be true, may be not. The then Chief Executive, Cedric ObanTurner [ accountant by profession]...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
18th Jul 2011, 05:33
Replies: 117
Views: 25,568
Posted By Runaround Valve

B747 and B767 P&W Engine Swap

The P&W engines on the B747 and B767 were not interchangeable. They were like chalk and cheese. 747 has cable driven air operated fan reversers, 767 was hydraulic with screwjacks. Cowlings different...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
16th Jul 2011, 10:12
Replies: 117
Views: 25,568
Posted By Runaround Valve

Re 600 Foot Pound last Message.

The original JT9D on the B747 had a bar installed aft of the thrust levers. Never used by ground engineers but was for flight crew only. It was known as the 'Bodie Bar' after a pilot in the USAF who...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
16th Jul 2011, 07:42
Replies: 54
Views: 8,595
Posted By Runaround Valve

B747 Problem

When I did my B747 course way back in 1971 we were told about a defect with an american airline. The B747 could have a cargo deck galley, accessed by a personnel and a cart lift. Defect the pilots...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
1st Jun 2011, 22:59
Replies: 18
Views: 4,418
Posted By Runaround Valve

In the survey 45% did not bother to participate...

In the survey 45% did not bother to participate in it. So I must assume that these were too disengaged to join in. Of the 55% that replied, then 20% said that they were completely disengaged. Add 45%...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
18th May 2011, 11:16
Replies: 249
Views: 58,609
Posted By Runaround Valve

Steve, I have been out of the industry for a...

Steve,
I have been out of the industry for a number of years, in my time you sat the basic examinations for free. These days the CASA charge a certain fee to sit each examination, in the case of...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
28th Apr 2011, 05:59
Replies: 4
Views: 1,081
Posted By Runaround Valve

E-Mail Problem.

I have two computers, a desktop and a laptop, both running Outlook Express, same email address and server; and connected to the web via a router. Otherwise there is no connection between them.
I...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
15th Mar 2011, 05:52
Replies: 42
Views: 15,236
Posted By Runaround Valve

Qantas B747SP and the Pope.

Qantas used VH-EAB as QF161 on a Papal Charter to fly Pope John the Second. The flight was Perth - Seychelles - Rome on December 1st, 1986.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
14th Mar 2011, 04:20
Replies: 42
Views: 15,236
Posted By Runaround Valve

Qantas B747SP into Wellington

I seem to remember a thing about the SP operations into Wellington. The airstrip is short, so a line was painted across the runway some distance past the threshold. The main gears had to be on the...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
8th Mar 2011, 21:38
Replies: 22
Views: 10,300
Posted By Runaround Valve

The reason for the odd departure times from...

The reason for the odd departure times from Sydney to Lord Howe was that the aircraft had to land at Lord Howe at high tide. Can anyone expand on this, ???
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
14th Jan 2011, 03:51
Replies: 2,834
Views: 745,475
Posted By Runaround Valve

Unionist 1974

You sound like on of the two A M E`s at the section that I worked in many years ago.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
18th Dec 2010, 03:32
Replies: 19
Views: 2,156
Posted By Runaround Valve

From the book Aircraft Propulsion Powerplants,...

From the book Aircraft Propulsion Powerplants, third edition of 1962 by Cargino and Karvinen.
'The Civil Aviation Regulations require that all engines be provided with dual...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
7th Dec 2010, 08:33
Replies: 61
Views: 52,716
Posted By Runaround Valve

I hope that the Mods take no offence to this....

I hope that the Mods take no offence to this. Google 'Aircraft Engine Historical Society' to find out more re engines.
Thread drift, the company that I worked for in the 1950`s had Super Connies....
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
5th Dec 2010, 09:35
Replies: 422
Views: 216,782
Posted By Runaround Valve

Re Plane Makers Reply. There were two aircraft...

Re Plane Makers Reply.
There were two aircraft registered as VH-EBB, the first one he describes was a B707-138, later confugured to a B707-138B, ended it`s days burnt out in Nigeria. The other...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
5th Dec 2010, 09:14
Replies: 422
Views: 216,782
Posted By Runaround Valve

VH-EAB

This was the aircaft that did the 'barrel roll' near India. It was a B707-338C, later went to Young Air Cargo in Belgium, then was P2-ANA with Air New Guinea. I think after the incident near India it...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
22nd Nov 2010, 02:02
Replies: 2
Views: 2,332
Posted By Runaround Valve

I do not have the ICAO Report but the following...

I do not have the ICAO Report but the following might give you some leads.
The BAC 1-11 accident was published in the Department of Civil Aviation Aviation Safety Digest # 55 November 1968. It...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
16th Nov 2010, 04:28
Replies: 135
Views: 26,222
Posted By Runaround Valve

Reply To Post 124

I was in Sydney Line Maintenance some 20 years ago. The Civil Aviation Authourity had a decree that an aircraft could not leave Main Base with any open items [ Hold Items. ADD, MEL, call it what you...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
2nd Nov 2010, 06:30
Replies: 37
Views: 4,021
Posted By Runaround Valve

I visited an Australian General Aviation airport...

I visited an Australian General Aviation airport in a major city some 15 months ago. On the inside of the gate was taped the four numbers needed to get access. Only needed a mirror to read them....
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
29th Oct 2010, 02:24
Replies: 11
Views: 2,760
Posted By Runaround Valve

Further to previous post, EBTand EBU have been...

Further to previous post, EBTand EBU have been scrapped, EBX stored awaiting scrapping.
EBV [N175SG ??], EBW [N176SG ??] and EBY [N177SG ??] are with Al SAYEGH Airlines of Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan....
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
29th Oct 2010, 01:49
Replies: 11
Views: 2,760
Posted By Runaround Valve

Cannot be EBU as it has been parked for many...

Cannot be EBU as it has been parked for many years at Avalon Airport in Victoria and used as a "Christmas Tree'.
Forum: Tech Log
28th Sep 2010, 01:55
Replies: 18
Views: 75,202
Posted By Runaround Valve

Another Aquaplaning Formula

The formula for aquaplaning speed in Knots is 9 x square root of tyre pressure in PSI.

The formula for aquaplaning speed in Miles per Hour is 10.4 x square root of tyre pressure in PSI. Forget...
Forum: Tech Log
25th Sep 2010, 10:06
Replies: 12
Views: 1,436
Posted By Runaround Valve

Hi Golden Rivet As an aircraft engineer the...

Hi Golden Rivet

As an aircraft engineer the correct term for **** is 'Technical Tap'

Regards, RV
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
9th Sep 2010, 07:03
Replies: 61
Views: 13,988
Posted By Runaround Valve

As for using RAAF C-130 aircraft for fire...

As for using RAAF C-130 aircraft for fire bombers, how would this impact on the life of the aircraft re cycles and fatigue ; being used at low level in a bumpy flight enviroment.
Forum: Tech Log
7th Sep 2010, 06:24
Replies: 2,133
Views: 1,677,582
Posted By Runaround Valve

Main Landing Gear Shortening.

I believe that the main landing gear was shortened to fit into the wheel wells during the retraction sequence.
As I see it, as the gear started to retract, the oleo`s were compressed to something...
Forum: Tech Log
22nd Aug 2010, 07:51
Replies: 22
Views: 5,128
Posted By Runaround Valve

Note to Slasher

Re item #3 of your post, there are no vortex generators fitted to any Boeing B747.
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
18th Aug 2010, 07:12
Replies: 39
Views: 4,939
Posted By Runaround Valve

T`was on a B707 one night in 1972 at Teheran. The...

T`was on a B707 one night in 1972 at Teheran. The Concorde was also there that night. Was sitting up front in First Class on the right and as we started to leave there was a few agitated waving...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
6th Aug 2010, 07:40
Replies: 7
Views: 1,407
Posted By Runaround Valve

esa17 Private message sent. RV.

esa17
Private message sent.
RV.
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
2nd Aug 2010, 05:36
Replies: 19
Views: 2,428
Posted By Runaround Valve

Slightly off topic, but was told this by a mate...

Slightly off topic, but was told this by a mate who went Flight Engineering.
He was on a 707, full economy migrant charter, the Technical Crew could not get to the toilets for a break, so they put...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
29th Jul 2010, 04:51
Replies: 2
Views: 1,485
Posted By Runaround Valve

Corrosion----Gone !!!

Could the moderator please explain who the thread on Corrosion was deleted. Just wondering why as I cannot see a reason why.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
21st Jul 2010, 23:50
Replies: 4
Views: 1,827
Posted By Runaround Valve

The Boeing 707 as originally designed had...

The Boeing 707 as originally designed had electric de-icing boots on the horizontal and vertical stabilisers.
It was a rubber boot with the electric de-icing wires embedded in it, covered on the...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
14th Jun 2010, 07:03
Replies: 16
Views: 6,975
Posted By Runaround Valve

Sydney Airport---1950`s Memories.

On the northern side of the airport were the QANTAS hangars. from east to west they were 85, Constellation servicing, 58 was Constellation major overhaul, 20 was Douglas DC-4 and DC-3 servicing. Next...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
12th Jun 2010, 06:16
Replies: 16
Views: 6,975
Posted By Runaround Valve

I have done some research since my last post. The...

I have done some research since my last post. The runways in 1950 were 16/34, 11/29 and 04/22 which is the one that Tmbstory asked about.
Runway 07/25 did not exist then.
A layout of the runways...
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