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Forum: Fragrant Harbour
1st Aug 2012, 17:04
Replies: 51
Views: 12,756
Posted By contractor25

Apples and Pears

Interesting discussion. Reality: comparing apples and pears

B738 v A320? try getting a cargo container in a B738....

Reason A320 P2F is basically scrapped? No available airframes as the...
Forum: Rumours & News
29th Jul 2012, 08:46
Replies: 97
Views: 34,014
Posted By contractor25

what happened to the very basic 5 x groundspeed...

what happened to the very basic 5 x groundspeed is rate of decent in feet?

It gives a crude figure, it would have certainly made this crew realise quicker that something was not right.
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
10th Aug 2011, 08:23
Replies: 36
Views: 27,538
Posted By contractor25

I think that the explanation for this incident...

I think that the explanation for this incident lies in the msn for this airframe: 795. In all probability it has the aft rotating handles which have now been replaced by upward rotating handles on...
Forum: Tech Log
6th Aug 2011, 09:21
Replies: 4
Views: 1,254
Posted By contractor25

it doesn't matter really because you try (or...

it doesn't matter really because you try (or should try) if there's O2 flow from the mask.

Us (the nice maintenance guys) will change the bottle if pressure gets to low....
Forum: Freight Dogs
1st Aug 2011, 20:30
Replies: 6
Views: 2,965
Posted By contractor25

It ain't no good: Meet your maker in a...

It ain't no good:

Meet your maker in a Martin Baker.....lol
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
31st Jul 2011, 11:39
Replies: 10
Views: 2,879
Posted By contractor25

few frames and skin replacement.....it could be...

few frames and skin replacement.....it could be deathsentence for the MD
Forum: Rumours & News
31st Jul 2011, 11:36
Replies: 207
Views: 83,529
Posted By contractor25

I doubt anything aft of the fuselage fracture...

I doubt anything aft of the fuselage fracture would be still controlable from the flightdeck.
It is possible to retract/extent flaps/slats with the electric pumps but when the electrical wires are...
Forum: Freight Dogs
29th Jul 2011, 09:49
Replies: 152
Views: 99,059
Posted By contractor25

It's interesting to read arguments about ditching...

It's interesting to read arguments about ditching in the ocean (at night).


BUT, if you watch the FAA video about laptop fires and you understand the fireextinguishing process in a cargohold...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
27th Jul 2011, 05:58
Replies: 4
Views: 1,840
Posted By contractor25

To cut a long story short, a FBW system would...

To cut a long story short, a FBW system would require an extensive testflight program as the primary flight controls are effected. In addition, the wiring would have to be completely changed.
It...
Forum: Tech Log
17th Dec 2010, 12:28
Replies: 1
Views: 642
Posted By contractor25

structure is in the SRM. The MD doesn't...

structure is in the SRM.

The MD doesn't excist.....look for DC9-80 etc
Forum: Tech Log
17th Dec 2010, 12:26
Replies: 28
Views: 10,900
Posted By contractor25

So T-Tails tend to increase longitudinal...

So T-Tails tend to increase longitudinal stability.

Must be the reason why the t-tail arrows are a bit prone to fishtailing...
Forum: Tech Log
17th Dec 2010, 11:58
Replies: 127
Views: 33,224
Posted By contractor25

Acoording to the report on the Turkish 737 at...

Acoording to the report on the Turkish 737 at AMS, it was at or very close to the stall when it hit the deck, high angle of attack, tail hit first, the rest rotates around the first contact point,...
Forum: Rumours & News
5th Dec 2010, 15:52
Replies: 52
Views: 40,004
Posted By contractor25

airframe fatigue depends entirely on...

airframe fatigue depends entirely on flightcycles, not on airframe hours. I have worked on Fokker 100 with 49000hours/41000cycles but also on B747 with 101000 hours/12000cycles. in calander age the...
Forum: Rumours & News
28th Nov 2010, 16:28
Replies: 71
Views: 19,350
Posted By contractor25

it works

The definition of terrorism is: a policy or act intended to intimidate or cause terror, usually for the furtherance of ideological goals
Terror refers to fear: an emtional response to threats and...
Forum: Rumours & News
22nd Nov 2010, 17:26
Replies: 1,964
Views: 1,338,951
Posted By contractor25

Every TEN flight cycles???? Why launch at all? ...

Every TEN flight cycles???? Why launch at all?
That is not an AD, it is a babysitter.

Not what it says in the AD. It says the following:
Within 10 flight cycles (FC) after
10 November 2010 [the...
Forum: Rumours & News
7th Nov 2010, 11:55
Replies: 1,964
Views: 1,338,951
Posted By contractor25

Qantas 747-400s are powered by Rolls Royce RB211...

Qantas 747-400s are powered by Rolls Royce RB211 engines not Trents. This is with the exception of the 400ER's and the 3 ugly sisters (always assuming that the Ugly Sisters are still in the fleet...
Forum: Rumours & News
6th Nov 2010, 19:18
Replies: 1,964
Views: 1,338,951
Posted By contractor25

The big question: can this condition be detected...

The big question: can this condition be detected quickly enough by the FADEC to shut off fuel before the IPT disassembles itself?

I think evidence points to a big no. Even the enertia of such a...
Forum: Middle East
28th Oct 2010, 07:57
Replies: 1
Views: 927
Posted By contractor25

Aqaba has a 10,000ft runway. Maintenance for GA...

Aqaba has a 10,000ft runway. Maintenance for GA is available. Avgas/Jet A1. Limited hangarage for GA available.
It's about a 10 euro taxi ride to the town. Hotels range from Arabic no star to 5star...
Forum: Rumours & News
20th Oct 2010, 11:25
Replies: 51
Views: 24,391
Posted By contractor25

Nubboy, The towcrew should not remove...

Nubboy,

The towcrew should not remove gearpins or install them, that's a techjob.

Only lockout pin should be installed/removed by towcrew. Most airports/airlines operate towcrews who do...
Forum: Rumours & News
19th Oct 2010, 17:51
Replies: 51
Views: 24,391
Posted By contractor25

And don't forget rogue pins from the tug driver's...

And don't forget rogue pins from the tug driver's pocket with no flags attatched:ugh::ugh:


That would most likely be the lock out pin for the nosewheel steering...not a major problem, you find...
Forum: Freight Dogs
26th Sep 2010, 12:53
Replies: 48
Views: 12,643
Posted By contractor25

I understand that the CF6 is a rather "proven...

I understand that the CF6 is a rather "proven technology" (old) powerplant, but from where does this apparent big increase in failures originate from? The powerplants ought to be on their typical...
Forum: Freight Dogs
25th Sep 2010, 20:54
Replies: 48
Views: 12,643
Posted By contractor25

Engine failure B742 FRA

A B747-200 has made an RTO due to an uncontained engine failure at FRA yesterday apparently resulting in substancial damage to wing and fuselage says a report on Avherald.

Does anyone have any...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
23rd Sep 2010, 18:01
Replies: 1
Views: 1,044
Posted By contractor25

these aircraft were operated out of EHGG/EElde...

these aircraft were operated out of EHGG/EElde airport. As far as I know the school based there carried out it's own maintenance.
As the aircraft were Dutch registered contact the RLD in Hoofddorp....
Forum: Freight Dogs
5th Sep 2010, 11:51
Replies: 5
Views: 1,971
Posted By contractor25

SwiftAir, based Madrid operates a large number of...

SwiftAir, based Madrid operates a large number of (cargo) ATR's.

spanish company too!
Forum: Rumours & News
3rd Aug 2010, 12:28
Replies: 411
Views: 243,115
Posted By contractor25

I hate to disappoint the conspiracy artists among...

I hate to disappoint the conspiracy artists among yourselves but the Facual NTSB Report states :

On July 27, 2010, at 1139 local time, a Boeing MD-11 equipped with General Electric CF6-80C2...
Forum: Rumours & News
20th Jul 2010, 19:05
Replies: 44
Views: 29,078
Posted By contractor25

I would say the engine is still there, just the...

I would say the engine is still there, just the jetpipe decided to go it's own way.
I doubt the damage would have been that much more serious at fl370. A big bird like the 747 can handle it. tanks...
Forum: Tech Log
8th Jul 2010, 10:42
Replies: 7
Views: 5,106
Posted By contractor25

Maybe this of help to you : CFM 56 Specific...

Maybe this of help to you :

CFM 56 Specific Operating Instructions (http://www.b737.org.uk/cfm56_soi.htm)
Forum: Middle East
4th Jul 2010, 20:30
Replies: 455
Views: 62,761
Posted By contractor25

you don't really need an airport to run a...

you don't really need an airport to run a sim.....

But having these kinds of problems as a training facility is difficult. It's not exactly the high profit area of aviation. Schools often have to...
Forum: Rumours & News
4th Jul 2010, 20:23
Replies: 21
Views: 14,764
Posted By contractor25

me thinks birdstrike ok. probably find a...

me thinks birdstrike ok. probably find a feathered friend lying inside what's left of radome. I doesn't look like dead flies on the dome....DUCK!!!
Forum: Rumours & News
16th Jun 2010, 13:53
Replies: 47
Views: 28,584
Posted By contractor25

The "castings" as they have been referred to in...

The "castings" as they have been referred to in revious posts are more than likely parts machined from billet in -0 state, after machining they are then heat treated in an oven at set temps and times...
Forum: Rumours & News
1st Mar 2010, 19:45
Replies: 66
Views: 27,879
Posted By contractor25

Yeah, it's easy to confuse these narrow runways...

Yeah, it's easy to confuse these narrow runways with 45 or 60 meter wide taxiways.......:ugh:

They should also stop painting these yellow centrelines on the ground.....:ugh:
Forum: Rumours & News
19th Feb 2010, 18:59
Replies: 222
Views: 115,090
Posted By contractor25

As a matter of interest, does anyone actually...

As a matter of interest, does anyone actually know the nationality of the flightcrew involved or is it assummed they're both Dutch because they fly a blueish Boeing?
Forum: Rumours & News
18th Feb 2010, 18:24
Replies: 8
Views: 6,385
Posted By contractor25

gears were originally made by Dowty. If it wasn't...

gears were originally made by Dowty. If it wasn't for the (in)famous gear collapses Fokker would have had to built a F70 prototype from scratch....PH-MKC is to my knowledge the only aircraft on the...
Forum: Rumours & News
18th Feb 2010, 18:21
Replies: 222
Views: 115,090
Posted By contractor25

CVR is not really required, AMS records all radar...

CVR is not really required, AMS records all radar activity.

What they say isn't too relevant either, snow or not, the taxiway is just a tiny bit narrower than the runway.

You still get binned...
Forum: Rumours & News
30th Dec 2009, 19:49
Replies: 10
Views: 7,886
Posted By contractor25

wizz air off runway excursion

Kyivpost.com reports Wizzair Ukraine aircraft went off the runway at KBP. Whilst KBP has been closed for a few hours today and yesterday due to snow, the runway was reported as clear.
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