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Forum: Rumours & News
7th Nov 2015, 09:55
Replies: 2,082
Views: 2,497,087
Posted By GroundedSpanner

oldchina wrote: Edit - the following...

oldchina wrote:



Edit - the following rant is NOT directed at the lessor of this AC - ILFC/Aercap are in my experience one of the better lessors in the business.


AC Lessors are not in the...
Forum: Rumours & News
3rd Nov 2015, 06:30
Replies: 2,082
Views: 2,497,087
Posted By GroundedSpanner

Consistent with a mid-air explosion / separation....

Consistent with a mid-air explosion / separation. The CVR / FDR are located in the H/S Bay. If there is a sudden removal of the rear end of the AC then all that will be on the recording is the start...
Forum: Rumours & News
3rd Nov 2015, 06:24
Replies: 2,082
Views: 2,497,087
Posted By GroundedSpanner

Why it's not the Rear Pressure Bulkhead

That 'radiator' type structure is one of the 2 Horizontal Stab Bay access doors.
The interesting thing is that its designed to be a blowout panel in the event of Rear Pressure Bulkhead blowout. This...
Forum: Rumours & News
2nd Nov 2015, 20:31
Replies: 2,082
Views: 2,497,087
Posted By GroundedSpanner

Yes, I can imagine CC / caterers repeatedly...

Yes, I can imagine CC / caterers repeatedly banging the corner of the galley boxes on that panel whilst getting them up into a higher stowage.
Forum: Rumours & News
14th Apr 2014, 21:10
Replies: 11,831
Views: 24,262,243
Posted By GroundedSpanner

Pontius, that's how it is at an airline I am...

Pontius, that's how it is at an airline I am familiar with, the ULB's are physically checked at the smallest routine hangar visit, and replaced if they will not make to the next check. Other airlines...
Forum: Rumours & News
14th Apr 2014, 19:38
Replies: 23
Views: 23,973
Posted By GroundedSpanner

With NWS pinned out, the 319 probably had a fair...

With NWS pinned out, the 319 probably had a fair amount of spin along with its backward motion. All the 320 driver could do would be apply the brakes and wait for the crunch.
Forum: Rumours & News
14th Apr 2014, 19:11
Replies: 11,831
Views: 24,262,243
Posted By GroundedSpanner

Also to add, that the above is for a situation...

Also to add, that the above is for a situation where the ULB "ends up" in the workshop.
On the aircraft, things will be different. There the ULB will only be pulled just before the expiry date
Forum: Rumours & News
14th Apr 2014, 19:07
Replies: 11,831
Views: 24,262,243
Posted By GroundedSpanner

Yes. If the CVR / FDR goes to the workshop with...

Yes. If the CVR / FDR goes to the workshop with the ULB still attached, the workshop is unlikely (depending on the financial situation of the airline)to release the unit with less than half life...
Forum: Rumours & News
14th Apr 2014, 18:43
Replies: 11,831
Views: 24,262,243
Posted By GroundedSpanner

Re: Black Box Battery

Just because the manufacturer has not seen the ULB, does not mean the battery has not been changed. Dukane will change batteries, but the also sell spares kits, and a suitably qualified component...
Forum: Rumours & News
13th Apr 2014, 17:15
Replies: 11,831
Views: 24,262,243
Posted By GroundedSpanner

The Batteries have up to 8 years from new until...

The Batteries have up to 8 years from new until replacement. Dukane allow for some storage though, and so the minimum you will get at point-of-sale is 6 years.
Unfortunaltely for the SAR effort for...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
10th Apr 2014, 20:45
Replies: 3
Views: 3,075
Posted By GroundedSpanner

Absolutely. CPCP (corrosion Prevention Program)...

Absolutely. CPCP (corrosion Prevention Program) is a prime example. Operators must monitor corrosion findings, and ensure that findings are limited to Level 1 or better. Level 2 corrosion findings...
Forum: Rumours & News
7th Apr 2014, 20:50
Replies: 11,831
Views: 24,262,243
Posted By GroundedSpanner

Re ULB's

The unit retrieved from AF447 emitted 34KHz in testing with a fresh battery.
http://www.bea.aero/fr/enquetes/vol.af.447/cvr.ulb.examination.report.pdf
Forum: Rumours & News
8th Apr 2011, 20:19
Replies: 196
Views: 80,860
Posted By GroundedSpanner

pattern_is_full Now that I look at the...

pattern_is_full

Now that I look at the photos on something bigger than an iPhone, and with your detailed description, I do see what you are talking about.

The change in curvature in the first...
Forum: Rumours & News
8th Apr 2011, 15:04
Replies: 196
Views: 80,860
Posted By GroundedSpanner

Sunfish Yes I am aware of the true shape of a...

Sunfish
Yes I am aware of the true shape of a B737 fuselage. In much greater detail than I would care to.
I was sure when I posted my hastily written explanation of the 'bulge' in the cutout lap...
Forum: Rumours & News
8th Apr 2011, 05:27
Replies: 196
Views: 80,860
Posted By GroundedSpanner

Re: Photos

The fuselage is circular. The 'hump' Is the natural shape of the skin.
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