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Search: Posts Made By: NWA SLF
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Forum: Rumours & News
30th Dec 2023, 15:04
Replies: 72
Views: 55,771
Posted By NWA SLF

The problem is a loose nut in the rudder...

The problem is a loose nut in the rudder mechanism, but is it right to assume there are an abundance of fasteners in the rudder system, and failure critical fasteners are wired? In this case the nut...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
27th Oct 2022, 21:04
Replies: 17
Views: 6,644
Posted By NWA SLF

Lost both engines = RAT deployed. Got one engine...

Lost both engines = RAT deployed. Got one engine restarted for landing.
Forum: Rumours & News
3rd Jul 2021, 02:02
Replies: 337
Views: 263,727
Posted By NWA SLF

Couldn't really make out if the crew said...

Couldn't really make out if the crew said anything about the first engine failure but the second was overheating so they had to back off on the power and from then on kept losing altitude. Assuming...
Forum: Rumours & News
2nd Jul 2021, 15:57
Replies: 337
Views: 263,727
Posted By NWA SLF

As well as incorporating all of the later -200...

As well as incorporating all of the later -200 modifications, the -200 Adv included major wing improvements such as new leading edge flap sequencing, increase in droop of outboard slats, extension of...
Forum: Rumours & News
2nd Jul 2021, 14:22
Replies: 337
Views: 263,727
Posted By NWA SLF

Transair Boeing 737-275C(A) N810TA scheduled 01:30

Transair Boeing 737-275C(A) N810TA scheduled 01:30
Forum: Rumours & News
1st Jul 2021, 16:16
Replies: 78
Views: 70,695
Posted By NWA SLF

I know I can never match the knowledge of tdracer...

I know I can never match the knowledge of tdracer on this subject, but might not the numerous Airbus uncommanded pitch issues make everyone more leery of certification without resolving any issue...
Forum: Rumours & News
7th May 2021, 15:39
Replies: 38
Views: 23,398
Posted By NWA SLF

I've been retired for 12 years - I don't know...

I've been retired for 12 years - I don't know what today's processes are. Nacelle failing - would not Boeing doe a DFMEA on nacelle if they found deterioration from years of use, then go to the FAA...
Forum: Space Flight and Operations
6th May 2021, 21:56
Replies: 43
Views: 19,485
Posted By NWA SLF

Just curiosity - did the SpaceX Starlink booster...

Just curiosity - did the SpaceX Starlink booster de-orbit burn failure make a splash here last month when eventually created a light show in the Seattle skies back in March? Incidentally, I am...
Forum: Tech Log
20th Mar 2021, 21:57
Replies: 51
Views: 21,908
Posted By NWA SLF

Everybody talks about Sully but didn't Captain...

Everybody talks about Sully but didn't Captain Rozaq ditch his 737 Classic with both engines out due to intense rain - 1 fatality out of 60 on board. And although the gear was down, Air Niugini also...
Forum: Rumours & News
12th Mar 2021, 23:36
Replies: 38
Views: 23,398
Posted By NWA SLF

TD Racer - until a few weeks ago I would have...

TD Racer - until a few weeks ago I would have agreed with you, but then I listened to Captain Behnam talking to Juan Browne about his FBO on UA1175. Captain Behnam said that the failure happened at...
Forum: Rumours & News
5th Mar 2021, 15:41
Replies: 105
Views: 58,254
Posted By NWA SLF

And those pulley and ropes are there when someone...

And those pulley and ropes are there when someone decides to pull a breaker to reset the computer in response to a rudder fault like AirAsia 8501.
Forum: Rumours & News
10th Jan 2021, 22:40
Replies: 871
Views: 963,254
Posted By NWA SLF

I don't understand why I see people persist in...

I don't understand why I see people persist in stating there is a problem with Boeing's having engines mounted below the wings being different in creating a pitch up vs a similar Airbus. Newtonian...
Forum: Rumours & News
19th Oct 2020, 16:59
Replies: 53
Views: 38,869
Posted By NWA SLF

I remember several years back taking a co-worker...

I remember several years back taking a co-worker to the airport for a flight to Sydney on a very small airline. Earlier that year they had experienced a fatal crash. One thing I had never seen before...
Forum: Rumours & News
20th Sep 2020, 16:03
Replies: 1,128
Views: 474,735
Posted By NWA SLF

Are people here familiar with how the regulations...

Are people here familiar with how the regulations are created by EASA? I am an American but led an engineering group in France. The EU standards for the product line for which I was responsible were...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
6th Sep 2020, 16:06
Replies: 35
Views: 14,010
Posted By NWA SLF

Unfortunately I don't believe all that weird. In...

Unfortunately I don't believe all that weird. In the millions of miles I have flown, my wife and I were once on a flight to Cancun where we had an already inebriated white female passenger seated as...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
27th Jul 2020, 13:59
Replies: 202
Views: 56,019
Posted By NWA SLF

Something must be different in UK math. Currently...

Something must be different in UK math. Currently the UK is reporting 299k confirmed cases, 46k deaths. Using the exact numbers it calculates to 15.28% mortality rate. Even the USA with the worlds...
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Jul 2020, 20:51
Replies: 251
Views: 101,828
Posted By NWA SLF

I haven't seen anything yet on what the Navy...

I haven't seen anything yet on what the Navy considers the value of putting a ship back to sea vs scrapping. I believe that some battle damage throughout the years was so bad that cost to repair was...
Forum: Rumours & News
26th May 2020, 17:56
Replies: 1,785
Views: 3,065,411
Posted By NWA SLF

Without speculation where is the shared...

Without speculation where is the shared knowledge, the brainstorming, the "I never in the world would have thought of that", the fodder for some crazy movie? Would not one expect that engineers...
Forum: Rumours & News
14th May 2020, 20:50
Replies: 79
Views: 49,732
Posted By NWA SLF

Delta has projected lower passenger volume for a...

Delta has projected lower passenger volume for a long time after the pandemic is over. Emirates has even stated the days of the A380 have been shattered, so it makes economic sense to get rid of the...
Forum: Safety, CRM, QA & Emergency Response Planning
23rd Feb 2020, 17:40
Replies: 74
Views: 54,481
Posted By NWA SLF

Keeping track of this thread, I do see people...

Keeping track of this thread, I do see people reporting FOD discovered in tanks of planes other than Boeings, but nothing said about Airbus. Are Airbus planes really 100% free of any debris left in...
Forum: Rumours & News
6th Feb 2020, 17:36
Replies: 92
Views: 65,009
Posted By NWA SLF

I cannot comprehend making portions of the...

I cannot comprehend making portions of the cockpit liquid free zones and #@$# happens. Recall pictures of cabins after severe unexpected turbulence where debris is scattered cabin wide. The cockpit...
Forum: Rumours & News
3rd Feb 2020, 18:13
Replies: 120
Views: 102,848
Posted By NWA SLF

Believe dump was eliminated when they added...

Believe dump was eliminated when they added winglets but don't quote me on that one.
Forum: Rumours & News
22nd Jan 2020, 16:23
Replies: 46
Views: 41,721
Posted By NWA SLF

Am I interpreting that wrong, but doesn't it say...

Am I interpreting that wrong, but doesn't it say that the 5 knot gust created an unexpected (by the PF) software input pushing the nose down that couldn't be corrected in time by the PF with side...
Forum: Rumours & News
17th Jan 2020, 11:56
Replies: 255
Views: 180,755
Posted By NWA SLF

Despite all the discussion, the 777-200ER remains...

Despite all the discussion, the 777-200ER remains allowable to land at maximum takeoff weight and if set down at 360 fr/min or less, specifies a 4 hour overweight inspection. This can change if there...
Forum: Rumours & News
14th Jan 2020, 23:37
Replies: 255
Views: 180,755
Posted By NWA SLF

Its a 777-200ER with RR Trent engines and should...

Its a 777-200ER with RR Trent engines and should have no problem with an overweight landing except for needing an inspection following the landing - unless the problem was more than an engine....
Forum: Rumours & News
27th Dec 2019, 18:12
Replies: 148
Views: 252,297
Posted By NWA SLF

When I read about double tail strikes during...

When I read about double tail strikes during takeoff I first thought loading problem but then went on to read that passengers exiting over the wings slid on the ice and thought OMG what an airline.
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
22nd Dec 2019, 23:50
Replies: 96
Views: 39,403
Posted By NWA SLF

I assume you avoid A330s and A320s too then, but...

I assume you avoid A330s and A320s too then, but wait, they suffered uncommanded nose down incidents when at altitude so although injuring passengers, they did not impact the ground.

I am more...
Forum: Rumours & News
24th Nov 2019, 21:05
Replies: 43
Views: 42,302
Posted By NWA SLF

Locating engines on the wings is an engineering...

Locating engines on the wings is an engineering sound decision but is newsworthy in the event of an engine surge. The first surge I experienced as a passenger was on a 727. With a series of bangs and...
Forum: Rumours & News
29th Oct 2019, 15:01
Replies: 29
Views: 23,913
Posted By NWA SLF

Different engine type but FADEC related. Was sent...

Different engine type but FADEC related. Was sent software to update test machine, newly developed diesel engine that I said didn't perform right. Drove a machine up a hill until it stalled, then...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
2nd Oct 2019, 21:42
Replies: 349
Views: 445,533
Posted By NWA SLF

Latest from Hartford Courant is 7 dead, 7...

Latest from Hartford Courant is 7 dead, 7 injured. A few years back a friend, Navy WWII veteran, UDT, had the opportunity to ride in a B-17, not sure if it was this one. He was so proud of having the...
Forum: Rumours & News
29th Sep 2019, 19:13
Replies: 80
Views: 47,959
Posted By NWA SLF

Have there been a lot of unexpected pitch down...

Have there been a lot of unexpected pitch down events on Boeing, Douglas, McDonnell-Douglas, and Airbus planes where proficient crews recognized the problem and saved the day? Yes including several...
Forum: Rumours & News
21st Sep 2019, 16:58
Replies: 6
Views: 7,630
Posted By NWA SLF

If you Google it you will find cable was...

If you Google it you will find cable was relatively late picking this up as local news stations and social media were sensationalizing the event well ahead of major media. CNN's was picked up from a...
Forum: Rumours & News
7th Sep 2019, 16:00
Replies: 170
Views: 223,800
Posted By NWA SLF

This sounds exactly like the DC-10. Cargo door...

This sounds exactly like the DC-10. Cargo door blow out in pressurization test, cabin floor collapsed. Analysis showed mechanics had not completed the latching process. Convair, subcontractor for the...
Forum: Rumours & News
27th Aug 2019, 15:41
Replies: 10
Views: 9,503
Posted By NWA SLF

Airport stated boarding not yet started but...

Airport stated boarding not yet started but airline reported passengers safely disembarked by the air bridge followed by the crew. At least on picture on social media shows left rear door open and...
Forum: Rumours & News
5th Aug 2019, 12:49
Replies: 32
Views: 37,987
Posted By NWA SLF

In simplified terms, Airbus has been analyzing...

In simplified terms, Airbus has been analyzing the A320 NEO and discovered under analysis and testing of the NEO flight control laws there are conditions a pilot can experience increased pitch....
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