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Forum: Accidents and Close Calls

4th Dec 2009, 00:40

Replies: 272

ZSPD Cargo Plane Crash

Views: 140,281

Posted By SEPilot

I have investigated the MD-11 for some time and...

I have investigated the MD-11 for some time and come to the following conclusions. McDonnell-Douglas attempted to revive their fortunes on the cheap by stretching and repowering the DC-10, rather...

Forum: Rumours & News

24th Mar 2009, 17:18

Replies: 519

CNN Reports FEDEX crash in Tokyo

Views: 326,344

Posted By SEPilot

The certification requirements dictate what loads...

The certification requirements dictate what loads the landing gear must take, they do not dictate what happens when they are exceeded. This is where real design takes place; to make sure that when...

Forum: Rumours & News

24th Mar 2009, 16:00

Replies: 519

CNN Reports FEDEX crash in Tokyo

Views: 326,344

Posted By SEPilot

This is very pertinent. Boeing designs its...

This is very pertinent. Boeing designs its landing gear to shear off under excessive vertical loads; this is far safer than having it break the wing spar, as apparently happens on the MD-11. I...

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