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Forum: Engineers & Technicians
5th Jul 2015, 22:47
Replies: 14
Views: 6,308
Posted By spannerhead

Here's another one....A little nearer to home for...

Here's another one....A little nearer to home for the UK based wannabe LAE. 9 grand a year for a 2 year course and 3 grand for 12 weeks of work experience.

BSc (Hons) Aircraft Maintenance...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
3rd Jul 2015, 19:39
Replies: 14
Views: 6,308
Posted By spannerhead

B1/B2 licence in 2 years with an A320 type rating

This will probably get deleted by the mods through advertising restrictions within Pprune but mods please only edit out any transgressions as it is an unbelievable course advertised on Aviation Job...
Forum: Tech Log
17th Nov 2014, 21:49
Replies: 4
Views: 5,557
Posted By spannerhead

I now work on Airbus 330 and B777, FBW just ain't...

I now work on Airbus 330 and B777, FBW just ain't the same! Control cable rigging will pretty soon be a skill not practiced by many...enjoy it while you can gents.
Forum: Tech Log
17th Nov 2014, 08:55
Replies: 4
Views: 5,557
Posted By spannerhead

Wow it's been many years since I worked the 737...

Wow it's been many years since I worked the 737 and I did specialise in flight control rigging. This is from memory......

Aileron control is always via the LH AA and AB cables. These cables...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
30th Jun 2012, 16:14
Replies: 62
Views: 11,587
Posted By spannerhead

Scenario

You find a hydraulic case drain filter popped during a turnround. You drop the filter and find it clean and the o ring looks good. Only then do you realise that the nearest o ring is 4 hours away. ...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
21st Aug 2011, 09:01
Replies: 21
Views: 3,908
Posted By spannerhead

ZOCC. This is just a guess but in the event of...

ZOCC. This is just a guess but in the event of double engine loss in flight you'd need at least one serviceable start valve to attempt a restart.
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
6th Aug 2011, 10:29
Replies: 41
Views: 8,067
Posted By spannerhead

The figure of 97% is brought up time and time...

The figure of 97% is brought up time and time again. 97% is one hell of a huge majority........Think why. Because 97% of engineers are not stupid! By voting to opt out it gives the individual a...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
30th Jan 2011, 11:14
Replies: 6
Views: 9,666
Posted By spannerhead

Halfords Trade Card

For a while i've been thinking of a way to scam a trade card for Halfords (not being in the motor trade) only to find that i'm perfectly entitled to one anyway. Below is a clipping from the Halfords...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
21st Jan 2011, 19:27
Replies: 190
Views: 29,031
Posted By spannerhead

www.airmichelin.com/uploadedFiles/.../Care_and_Ser...

www.airmichelin.com/uploadedFiles/.../Care_and_Service_manual.pdf
This pdf from a manufacturer implies (p49 I think) that the cap is solely to keep dirt out. Surprised the hell out of me because I...
Forum: Tech Log
27th Mar 2010, 18:22
Replies: 16
Views: 10,942
Posted By spannerhead

You're not quite right Cardinal. Yeah the cargo...

You're not quite right Cardinal. Yeah the cargo doors are operated by the yellow hydraulic system electric pump but when selecting a door to open or close........only the door system is pressurised....
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
10th Jan 2010, 09:42
Replies: 32
Views: 5,753
Posted By spannerhead

Both a 321 and a 757 are at the bmi hangar to use...

Both a 321 and a 757 are at the bmi hangar to use the warmth inside to melt the snow off the wings, tail and fuselage. There's such a shortage of deicing fluid at Heathrow at the moment that non...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
3rd Dec 2009, 16:12
Replies: 10
Views: 1,826
Posted By spannerhead

It's a done deal.

31st December will be the last input of a CX aircraft in the BD hangar, all 'A checks' going to Hong Kong. 40 or so BD engineers will be made redundant, mechs, B1 and B2's, also the hangar based CX...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
26th Sep 2009, 17:00
Replies: 6
Views: 977
Posted By spannerhead

2 minutes seems a bit long but yep........the...

2 minutes seems a bit long but yep........the flap is sure to be closed by then.
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
26th Sep 2009, 16:56
Replies: 4
Views: 1,024
Posted By spannerhead

I'm quite sure that the stress on the structure...

I'm quite sure that the stress on the structure induced by this jerking is very small compared to that of even a normal landing or flying through mild turbulance. The oleos are angled rearwards and...
Forum: Rumours & News
4th Aug 2009, 07:07
Replies: 33
Views: 17,542
Posted By spannerhead

There's nothing silent about it! Prior to...

There's nothing silent about it! Prior to entering turbulance there's normally a 'bing bong' when the seatbelt signs illuminate but unfortunately not all of the pax take any notice and the cabin...
Forum: Tech Log
26th Jun 2009, 08:45
Replies: 4,593
Views: 3,284,168
Posted By spannerhead

BD 330

The lightning strike damage to the BD 330 was minor burns (nothing unusual) to the right hand wing tip. It was removed upon return to LHR to facilitate a minor repair. (easier to carry out 'off...
Forum: Tech Log
9th Jun 2009, 22:44
Replies: 4,593
Views: 3,284,168
Posted By spannerhead

Here's my thoughts on the photographic evidence. ...

Here's my thoughts on the photographic evidence. The forward mount of the VS appears to be missing and the aft mount appears to have torn away the supporting structure within the fuselage. The...
Forum: Rumours & News
3rd Jun 2009, 15:30
Replies: 947
Views: 1,114,578
Posted By spannerhead

There's too many posts in this thread from people...

There's too many posts in this thread from people who think that they know the 330 from a technical aspect when quite honestly they haven't got a clue. A few posts back someone mentioned that the...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
30th Mar 2009, 14:53
Replies: 5
Views: 4,552
Posted By spannerhead

Another question on the same subject

Does the recency have to be on European registered aircraft?
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
25th Mar 2009, 19:05
Replies: 10
Views: 1,415
Posted By spannerhead

I recently changed the seals in a NLG steering...

I recently changed the seals in a NLG steering actuator swivel on an A330. The CMM quoted part numbers for the seals, the AMM didn't have a reference for dismantling or reassembley of the swivel. ...
Forum: Tech Log
8th Jan 2009, 16:41
Replies: 9
Views: 2,523
Posted By spannerhead

Thanks Steve, I didn't want to be the first to...

Thanks Steve, I didn't want to be the first to ask what the hell they're talking about. I'll be the second....What the hell are you all talking about??
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
28th Nov 2008, 19:08
Replies: 2,984
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Views: 1,027,538
Posted By spannerhead

But he'll still honour a IRO 5% pay rise this...

But he'll still honour a IRO 5% pay rise this April?
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
26th Nov 2008, 20:28
Replies: 1,654
Views: 515,973
Posted By spannerhead

An announcement like this from the bmi board (I...

An announcement like this from the bmi board (I agree, if it's going to happen then it must be announced) will no doubt have an impact on bookings for the other branches within the bmi group,...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
19th Nov 2008, 18:16
Replies: 127
Views: 51,924
Posted By spannerhead

etc......B2

etc......B2
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
15th Nov 2008, 12:47
Replies: 127
Views: 51,924
Posted By spannerhead

The A320 AMM gives you the go ahead not to...

The A320 AMM gives you the go ahead not to deflate the tyre before wheel removal if it is going to be refitted. This working practice maybe against convention but it does save a whole lot of time. ...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
14th Nov 2008, 18:27
Replies: 127
Views: 51,924
Posted By spannerhead

Mere speculation ? Barit1 If anyone is...

Mere speculation ?

Barit1

If anyone is speculating then it's you! I could go one better and speculate that the cylinder was filled with acetylene but I wouldn't want to suggest anything as...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
15th Jul 2008, 19:43
Replies: 15
Views: 1,552
Posted By spannerhead

I was thinking the same Spotty. Water drains...

I was thinking the same Spotty. Water drains after a refuel? Never in my experience. It does make me wonder sometimes about the calibre of posters on this and other sites!
Forum: Tech Log
15th Jul 2008, 19:32
Replies: 14
Views: 2,008
Posted By spannerhead

I think that common sense and experience should...

I think that common sense and experience should come into play in this situation. If a pilot enters the incident in the tech log then maintenance action has to be carried out. At a home base with...
Forum: Tech Log
14th Mar 2008, 20:43
Replies: 3
Views: 1,575
Posted By spannerhead

Here's a guess. The IDG cooling system dumps the...

Here's a guess. The IDG cooling system dumps the hot fuel from the fuel cooled oil coolers into the outer tanks. If you start the right hand engine first (sops with most airlines) the RH IDG oil...
Forum: Rumours & News
14th Mar 2008, 20:13
Replies: 3,239
Views: 1,136,564
Posted By spannerhead

I did hear that recently an ADIRU fault on a bmi...

I did hear that recently an ADIRU fault on a bmi A320 was positively fixed by changing an oven in the forward galley. If the cause was some kind of interference then it could have come from the most...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
7th Jan 2008, 16:17
Replies: 1
Views: 1,060
Posted By spannerhead

An interesting website.

I thought that i'd post this page as a simple, easy to understand insight into civil aviation maintenance. I like simple :)
http://www.questonline.co.uk/articles/aviation_engineering__1
Forum: Tech Log
12th Sep 2007, 17:57
Replies: 9
Views: 7,802
Posted By spannerhead

I've worked A320 V2500's for a while and can't...

I've worked A320 V2500's for a while and can't think where the heck a gaurded "bump" switch is. Please enlighten me before I hand my approval back to the quality dep't!
Forum: Tech Log
7th Sep 2007, 17:12
Replies: 3
Views: 1,449
Posted By spannerhead

I think that common sense is the limitation and...

I think that common sense is the limitation and you won't find that in any manuals. I suppose tha it's actually possible taking the right precautions like blanking off the bleed air duct to the...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
4th Apr 2007, 18:26
Replies: 51
Views: 7,889
Posted By spannerhead

What a load of b0ll0cks all of you primadonna...

What a load of b0ll0cks all of you primadonna "engineers" talk. It's just a job which involves a bit of responsibility. I'm sure that some of you guys walk out of your front doors in the morning...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
5th Feb 2007, 09:58
Replies: 5
Views: 3,240
Posted By spannerhead

I'm sure there'll be a config warning not only on...

I'm sure there'll be a config warning not only on the ecam but also aurally if you attempted to land with the hand brake on.
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