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Forum: Rumours & News
23rd Feb 2024, 12:58
Replies: 32
Views: 11,482
Posted By RB Thruster

XWB is a mighty fine engine, doing very well in...

XWB is a mighty fine engine, doing very well in service, but in this case I suspect R-R were not prepared to give the level of discount on the total package that Thai wanted, and thus Boeing/GE got...
Forum: Rumours & News
21st Feb 2024, 14:10
Replies: 32
Views: 11,482
Posted By RB Thruster

What often happens is that one airframe and/or...

What often happens is that one airframe and/or engine manufacturer see a certain deal as something they strategically wish to win. So in this case Boeing and GE have gone out of their way to win the...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
2nd Jan 2024, 11:02
Replies: 1,146
Views: 1,048,854
Posted By RB Thruster

Saddened to see this, in my former life I used to...

Saddened to see this, in my former life I used to spend time at Haneda, working in an overhaul shop at the airport. I used to pass the coastguard hangar on the train, and always saw the coastguard...
Forum: Tech Log
25th Sep 2022, 12:31
Replies: 33
Views: 8,399
Posted By RB Thruster

The RB211-524H2 was only ever meant to be a...

The RB211-524H2 was only ever meant to be a stepping stone to the H3 engine. The H3 was to use the latest technology FADEC from the then new Trent series just coming online. However the H3 was a...
Forum: Rumours & News
6th Jan 2022, 11:58
Replies: 9
Views: 4,931
Posted By RB Thruster

Sounds like a very good working of the situation...

Sounds like a very good working of the situation by the crew. Full marks to them. My daughter is a RYR cabin crew supervisor and believe me they are all well trained to work all sorts of scenarios,...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Mar 2021, 10:49
Replies: 28
Views: 9,144
Posted By RB Thruster

So true, it needs to be about best person for the...

So true, it needs to be about best person for the job, full stop. If we want more diversity then its a society problem to ensure more of the "best for the job" people come from the areas/groups we...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
7th Jul 2019, 15:13
Replies: 10
Views: 5,791
Posted By RB Thruster

It is actually a fan blade from a RB211-524G/H...

It is actually a fan blade from a RB211-524G/H engine as fitted to 747-400 or 767-300 and many powerplant departments have one on show in their reception areas! They look good polished up. How did...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
7th Jul 2019, 14:33
Replies: 4,597
Views: 3,372,810
Posted By RB Thruster

yes, but the price of the Lufthansa flights is...

yes, but the price of the Lufthansa flights is outrageous compared to Ryanair. So it’s going to be Schönefeld to Luton, EMA or MAN for me next year, all of which mean heading up to Berlin the night...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
20th Jun 2019, 20:44
Replies: 4,597
Views: 3,372,810
Posted By RB Thruster

I’ve just noticed Frankfurt to Manchester route...

I’ve just noticed Frankfurt to Manchester route is ceasing! Every flight I’ve taken from Frankfurt has been full. Marvellous.
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
20th Jun 2019, 20:24
Replies: 10
Views: 5,791
Posted By RB Thruster

Sounds like an Rolls-Royce RB211 fanblade. You...

Sounds like an Rolls-Royce RB211 fanblade. You have a list of repairs and a serial number. Is there a part number such as LK12345? UL12345 or similar?If so I can tell you the type of engine it came...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
2nd Mar 2019, 13:14
Replies: 24
Views: 9,590
Posted By RB Thruster

String is better as it does not chafe so much,...

String is better as it does not chafe so much, and snag when harnesses are pulled through. I remember there was a big hoo-ha at Uncle Henry s factory about job demarcation. Electricians tied the...
Forum: Rumours & News
22nd Feb 2019, 20:03
Replies: 76
Views: 61,234
Posted By RB Thruster

Great to see these anniversary colour schemes,...

Great to see these anniversary colour schemes, but the RB211 powered 747 makes it even better :D
Forum: Tech Log
24th Jul 2012, 17:53
Replies: 22
Views: 18,423
Posted By RB Thruster

The Trent 1000 radial drive shaft actually takes...

The Trent 1000 radial drive shaft actually takes it's drive from the IP spool on the Trent 1000. This is unique to the Trent 1000. The original design had the drive from the IP, with a clutch that...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
16th Oct 2010, 09:22
Replies: 1
Views: 1,114
Posted By RB Thruster

The slash variant is to show different variations...

The slash variant is to show different variations of engine accessories. These include fire detectors(graviner, systron donner etc.), magnetic chip detectors (bayonet or screw in) standard of starter...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
10th Oct 2010, 21:08
Replies: 4
Views: 2,045
Posted By RB Thruster

You must have getting very wet then :E I was...

You must have getting very wet then :E I was boarding around 1100 just as the heavens opened. Shame I missed the VC10 though.
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
17th Feb 2010, 23:06
Replies: 3
Views: 1,467
Posted By RB Thruster

Yes, still in use and planned to be flight...

Yes, still in use and planned to be flight testing Trent 1000 next week or thereabouts. First time it has flown for a while, but a series of tests due to start.
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Jan 2010, 11:02
Replies: 38
Views: 4,849
Posted By RB Thruster

Well done to the services boats

Sail training is actually one of the best activities around for bringing out teamwork and leadership qualities. Doubters, try it before you knock it.

As for the lady skipper on the RAF boat, who...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
29th Dec 2009, 16:52
Replies: 2
Views: 1,143
Posted By RB Thruster

Thats all correct, and the RR facilities in Derby...

Thats all correct, and the RR facilities in Derby assembled LP Turbine modules for the CF6-80 series for a while, whilst GE did some assembly work on the -535E4, in the late eighties and very early...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
29th Dec 2009, 15:48
Replies: 51
Views: 6,088
Posted By RB Thruster

Regular locost user

I've flown allover the place with Ryanair, and found them to be "coldly efficient" in their delivery, and have never had or seen any problems.

Easyjet are a similar operation, but tend to be a...
Forum: Tech Log
25th Jul 2009, 13:20
Replies: 13
Views: 2,951
Posted By RB Thruster

FE Hoppy sums it up well. Also the trend in large...

FE Hoppy sums it up well. Also the trend in large fan engines over the last 30 years has been to move to smaller core driving larger fans which move a higher mass of air for a given size of fan (look...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
19th Jul 2009, 21:52
Replies: 6
Views: 1,318
Posted By RB Thruster

Nice to see the RR owned spitfire in action. We...

Nice to see the RR owned spitfire in action. We used to see it over Derby regularly, doing a brief show, but it is rarely over the works nowadays.
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Jun 2009, 14:51
Replies: 31
Views: 7,188
Posted By RB Thruster

Nice to see the RAF/Air Tanker are using the best...

Nice to see the RAF/Air Tanker are using the best engine on the A330...:ok:
Forum: Rumours & News
27th Mar 2009, 17:25
Replies: 61
Views: 24,507
Posted By RB Thruster

Looks like the most rearward LP turbine disc has...

Looks like the most rearward LP turbine disc has come away and cut 360 degrees through the exhaust case, cutting the engine in 2, with the LPT bearing housing and jet pipe falling away. I'm not that...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
23rd Feb 2009, 17:39
Replies: 46
Views: 6,618
Posted By RB Thruster

I have flown many times with FR and my daughter...

I have flown many times with FR and my daughter is CC for them. They are usually cheap and reliable, and I for one have never had or seen any problems before during or after the flight. The pre...
Forum: Rumours & News
9th Feb 2009, 17:56
Replies: 47
Views: 19,843
Posted By RB Thruster

There was indeed a lot going on when BA ordered...

There was indeed a lot going on when BA ordered the GE90 on their first 777s. GE made a high offer for the BA engine overhaul shop, supposedly as a separate deal (yeah right..) but also if I remember...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
2nd Feb 2009, 20:55
Replies: 11
Views: 2,357
Posted By RB Thruster

Try this: Bp International Hotel - Hong Kong -...

Try this:
Bp International Hotel - Hong Kong - Lonely Planet Hotels & Hostels (http://hotels.lonelyplanet.com/hotel/Hong-Kong-Bp-International-Hotel-P132856.html)

This is the 3 star hotel run by...
Forum: Tech Log
27th Jan 2009, 11:01
Replies: 43
Views: 16,201
Posted By RB Thruster

:ok:The Trent 900 will fit into a 747 freighter,...

:ok:The Trent 900 will fit into a 747 freighter, it was a prime design criteria. It is a tight fit using a special stand that "rolls" the engine on it's side so the engine can drop down lower in the...
Forum: Tech Log
29th Dec 2008, 08:40
Replies: 23
Views: 5,785
Posted By RB Thruster

Thumbs up Well said everybody. No1 blade on RB211 and...

Well said everybody.
No1 blade on RB211 and Trents is marked with an asterisk on the disc next to the slot the blade slides into, then add a piece of masking tape to each blade at the outer end and...
Forum: Tech Log
19th Dec 2008, 18:12
Replies: 4
Views: 1,343
Posted By RB Thruster

Depends what you mean by dropped.....was it still...

Depends what you mean by dropped.....was it still in the stand? etc.

However as a minimum the engine needs to be declared unserviceable and RR tech services and your overhaul provider contacted.
...
Forum: Tech Log
29th Oct 2008, 19:49
Replies: 48
Views: 7,250
Posted By RB Thruster

Nice to see the RB211-524 getting a mention. An...

Nice to see the RB211-524 getting a mention. An era has just ended actually, with the delivery of the very last RB211 powered 747F to Cargolux. Various marks in production for around 30 years.:ok::D...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
1st Aug 2008, 16:49
Replies: 18
Views: 2,885
Posted By RB Thruster

Angel I believe a -300 freighter has now gone to the...

I believe a -300 freighter has now gone to the desert, with more to follow over the next year or two.:{ I believe the engines are coming back to support the rest of the fleet.
Forum: Tech Log
12th Jul 2008, 18:04
Replies: 19
Views: 2,856
Posted By RB Thruster

It's called a 5th pod, :) some airlines have the...

It's called a 5th pod, :) some airlines have the capability, some don't. QANTAS used the facility earlier this year to carry a spare RB211 to Europe on one of their 744s.

I think some of the BA...
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