PPRuNe Forums - Search Results
PPRuNe Forums

Go Back  PPRuNe Forums > Search Forums
Reload this Page >

Search Results

Register
FAQ
Calendar
Wikiposts
Today's Posts
Search
Vendor Directory
 
Page 1 of 2
1
2
Search: Posts Made By: pilot9248
Showing results 1 to 35 of 36
Search took 0.01 seconds.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
3rd Dec 2020, 16:43
Replies: 189
Views: 43,665
Posted By pilot9248

Dixi, your comments regarding damage tolerance...

Dixi, your comments regarding damage tolerance are not entirely accurate. Since the late 1980s it has been recognised that damage tolerance evaluations are, unfortunately, not “good forever”, they do...
Forum: Rumours & News
4th Jun 2020, 18:19
Replies: 351
Views: 224,208
Posted By pilot9248

I suppose nothing will happen since the UK...

I suppose nothing will happen since the UK doesn’t check who’s leaving the country.
Forum: Rumours & News
30th May 2020, 12:04
Replies: 59
Views: 29,872
Posted By pilot9248

Dudeness and foxcharlie, following a long...

Dudeness and foxcharlie,
following a long discussion with a friend and colleague in Germany I now understand the situation much better and would like to clarify that I am in agreement with both of...
Forum: Rumours & News
29th May 2020, 11:57
Replies: 59
Views: 29,872
Posted By pilot9248

&His dudeness, it was in fact the UK who opened...

&His dudeness, it was in fact the UK who opened the door for Ryanair and enabled it to become what it is today. As to the rest of your rant, that is a discussion for Jet Blast, not this subforum. I...
Forum: Tech Log
7th Nov 2019, 03:11
Replies: 363
Views: 560,926
Posted By pilot9248

Mick, I believe ozaub is referring to the...

Mick, I believe ozaub is referring to the previous MOM that informed operators of the issue, not the MOM that contains the inspection instructions.
I also do not advocate inspecting all aircraft...
Forum: Tech Log
5th Nov 2019, 06:55
Replies: 363
Views: 560,926
Posted By pilot9248

Thanks ozaub for the informative post. At first,...

Thanks ozaub for the informative post. At first, I thought it excessive to demand inspections be carried out on all 737NGs regardless of flight cycles. However, with the latest developments of...
Forum: Tech Log
12th Oct 2019, 10:57
Replies: 363
Views: 560,926
Posted By pilot9248

Scuffers, it is simple enough to design a fitting...

Scuffers, it is simple enough to design a fitting for one (static) load case, but in reality the joints will see dynamic variable amplitude loads in various planes, which certainly change with...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
22nd Sep 2019, 20:36
Replies: 1,550
Views: 1,825,333
Posted By pilot9248

I rarely post on here, but seeing this despicable...

I rarely post on here, but seeing this despicable chancer spreading extremely dubious false/fake news on Twitter is just sad and disappointing when so many people are probably worried sick about...
Forum: Rumours & News
3rd Aug 2018, 12:49
Replies: 211
Views: 77,804
Posted By pilot9248

BAengineer, I believe it is the combination of...

BAengineer, I believe it is the combination of all the characteristics listed (within a commercial air transport system) that is significant. It is not just about the system pressure. Military...
Forum: Rumours & News
2nd Aug 2018, 21:45
Replies: 211
Views: 77,804
Posted By pilot9248

That may be (mostly) true for the structure, but...

That may be (mostly) true for the structure, but if you look at the airframe systems, you will find many technologies/architectures that had never been used before on a commercial aircraft, let alone...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
27th Apr 2015, 20:23
Replies: 6
Views: 3,435
Posted By pilot9248

Thank you Capot for what is certainly one of the...

Thank you Capot for what is certainly one of the most concise and informed posts on here about this topic.
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
26th Apr 2015, 11:18
Replies: 9
Views: 34,799
Posted By pilot9248

Have you tried Prizm Viewer?

Have you tried Prizm Viewer?
Forum: Tech Log
11th Nov 2014, 19:03
Replies: 6
Views: 1,676
Posted By pilot9248

Vendee, he's asking about typical temperatures in...

Vendee, he's asking about typical temperatures in the axial stages i.e. stages 1 to 6 in a RR 250-C20B. You're correct though, a typical compressor outlet temperature is slightly above 250 degrees C.
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
12th May 2014, 18:27
Replies: 6
Views: 2,674
Posted By pilot9248

Hi Mirko, I guess a very good idea would be...

Hi Mirko,

I guess a very good idea would be to contact this guy: https://www.youtube.com/user/AgentJayZ He's got quite some experience converting and operating T58s in non-aviation applications...
Forum: Tech Log
11th May 2014, 20:12
Replies: 4
Views: 1,681
Posted By pilot9248

Please correct me if I'm wrong, but in a high...

Please correct me if I'm wrong, but in a high bypass turbofan engine, about 80% of the total thrust are generated by the fan, which is driven by the low pressure turbine. The low pressure compressor,...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
3rd Feb 2014, 12:46
Replies: 4
Views: 3,335
Posted By pilot9248

Thanks for your replies. fb, that doesn't...

Thanks for your replies.

fb, that doesn't necessarily apply. Several of my ex-workmates went to two different 147 training organisations until they got all modules, and they only had to log 6 or 9...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
27th Jan 2014, 15:13
Replies: 4
Views: 3,335
Posted By pilot9248

Part-147 Basic Training Course Modules Question

Hi,

First of all, I haven't contacted the CAA about this yet, I just wanted to ask around first.

A few years ago I attended a Part-147 approved Basic Training Course (for A1 and A2) during my...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
14th Feb 2013, 09:41
Replies: 62
Views: 37,295
Posted By pilot9248

Hi Phil, I am also an Aero BEng Student at...

Hi Phil,
I am also an Aero BEng Student at Liverpool. Before that, I did an apprenticeship and am now an aero engine mechanic with a little bit of work experience and, in total, three years in...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
12th Jul 2012, 16:14
Replies: 62
Views: 11,615
Posted By pilot9248

jxk, not all O-rings have a shelf life. In fact,...

jxk, not all O-rings have a shelf life. In fact, most of the O-rings we currently use haven't got any limitations.
In my environment, I will definitely stick to approved data and specifications....
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Jun 2012, 06:45
Replies: 399
Views: 402,920
Posted By pilot9248

BEagle, the PGB has been removed from the...

BEagle,

the PGB has been removed from the engine and is going to be replaced. That's all I know. Reconditioning will probably involve some modifications as well.
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Jun 2012, 15:24
Replies: 399
Views: 402,920
Posted By pilot9248

The Oman shutdown of a flight test engine was due...

The Oman shutdown of a flight test engine was due to a failure of the propeller gearbox (again...). The engine is currently scheduled for maintenance.
The production engine has been disassembled for...
Forum: Questions
22nd May 2012, 14:56
Replies: 6
Views: 1,709
Posted By pilot9248

Thank you. I guess our points are congruent.

Thank you. I guess our points are congruent.
Forum: Questions
21st May 2012, 18:47
Replies: 6
Views: 1,709
Posted By pilot9248

Fella, You're right, the limits do stay the...

Fella,
You're right, the limits do stay the same regardless of the outside air temperature. Though my original question was which limit will be reached first, with respect to OAT.
Forum: Questions
13th May 2012, 16:02
Replies: 6
Views: 1,709
Posted By pilot9248

Cheers mate! You're right about TREF, though I...

Cheers mate!
You're right about TREF, though I meant to focus on mechanical and thermal loads as a limiting factor.
Forum: Questions
13th May 2012, 10:07
Replies: 6
Views: 1,709
Posted By pilot9248

Engine operational limits on hot/cold days

Hi,

I know this is a basic question. I'd just like to make sure I have understood everything correctly.
When operating a gas turbine engine on a cold day (e.g. -5 °C OAT), max thrust/torque is...
Forum: Military Aviation
11th May 2012, 15:18
Replies: 399
Views: 402,920
Posted By pilot9248

Engine trouble

Hi,

A400M gets initial certification, as engine problem strands MSN4 (http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/a400m-gets-initial-certification-as-engine-problem-strands-msn4-371572/)
...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
2nd Apr 2012, 18:35
Replies: 2
Views: 1,323
Posted By pilot9248

Cheers mate! That makes perfect sense. I never...

Cheers mate! That makes perfect sense. I never really paid much attention to the turbot while working on the RB199, probably because I have never worked at module assembly. I always thought they were...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
2nd Apr 2012, 14:33
Replies: 2
Views: 1,323
Posted By pilot9248

Question Turbot sensors

Hi,

recently I've come across some sensors called "turbot". Apparently they are used on gas turbine engines for the purpose of measuring certain parameters inside a turbine section, but which...
Forum: Questions
2nd Apr 2012, 14:01
Replies: 4
Views: 5,690
Posted By pilot9248

You're totally right. There is actually never "no...

You're totally right. There is actually never "no risk". Under given circumstances, though, you may say that there is no risk of icing, because there is only little water absorbed by the air and the...
Forum: Questions
2nd Apr 2012, 07:20
Replies: 4
Views: 5,690
Posted By pilot9248

hi wof, this is because air at low...

hi wof,

this is because air at low temperatures (i.e. below -40C) can only absorb a certain mass of water, which is determined by maximal humidity (saturation concentration). The actual value of...
Forum: Questions
3rd Feb 2012, 18:26
Replies: 18
Views: 4,426
Posted By pilot9248

Well, in fact René Lorin did just that in 1908....

Well, in fact René Lorin did just that in 1908. He had imagined a row of several piston engines with special exhaust nozzles, as you can see on the right page:

Lorin's article in the journal...
Forum: Private Flying
30th Jan 2012, 15:59
Replies: 4
Views: 1,682
Posted By pilot9248

Thank you very much for your valuable replies. ...

Thank you very much for your valuable replies.
Under these circumstances I probably won't be able to fly during the next 4 years as from this September. I think I will just sit back, relax and look...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
29th Jan 2012, 18:33
Replies: 6
Views: 2,230
Posted By pilot9248

Well, first it is Debris, then it becomes Damage...

Well, first it is Debris, then it becomes Damage as soon as the engine shaft is rotating.

Great film, they just don't make them like that anymore, eh? :D
Forum: Private Flying
29th Jan 2012, 18:10
Replies: 4
Views: 1,682
Posted By pilot9248

ICAO SPL to NPPL or LAPL conversion

Hey guys,

I have searched the web on this, but actually found no answer to my specific question.
I currently hold a German SPL-UL licence, which has been issued by the LBA (German authority). I...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
29th Jan 2012, 14:36
Replies: 6
Views: 2,230
Posted By pilot9248

cedgz, I get your point. At least for the...

cedgz,
I get your point. At least for the shopfloor people that little bit of common sense certainly goes without saying. I am talking about the office guys and visitors here, though.

grounded,...
Showing results 1 to 35 of 36
 
Page 1 of 2
1
2


 
Forum Jump

Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.