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Forum: Rumours & News
26th Apr 2020, 06:35
Replies: 97
Views: 46,285
Posted By winglit

I agree. The amount of fuel in the aircraft is...

I agree. The amount of fuel in the aircraft is measured in weight, but the amount of additive to be added is in volume.

The AMM writers were a bit sloppy with that procedure. I haven't checked...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
21st Aug 2019, 04:56
Replies: 4
Views: 3,298
Posted By winglit

The shade of brown in the 767 is called 'Beaver"....

The shade of brown in the 767 is called 'Beaver". I remember whilst on flying spanner duties, doing a trip with a rather attractive female first officer. She was complainig that a lot of the paint...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
19th Jul 2019, 03:23
Replies: 10
Views: 5,772
Posted By winglit

https://cdn.ymaws.com/titanium.org/resource/resmgr...

https://cdn.ymaws.com/titanium.org/resource/resmgr/ZZ-WCTP1992-VOL3/1992_Vol.3-6-Rolls-Royces_Wi.pdf

Have a read of this on how it was made.

A couple of hundred bucks! They were worth in...
Forum: Rumours & News
25th Aug 2018, 15:17
Replies: 259
Views: 68,156
Posted By winglit

I know so many career commercial pilots who can't...

I know so many career commercial pilots who can't afford to retire at 65 because of the string of ex wives that need to be paid off!
Forum: Private Flying
28th Mar 2018, 02:04
Replies: 24
Views: 6,171
Posted By winglit

Hi Ebbie, my aircraft is registered with Aircraft...

Hi Ebbie, my aircraft is registered with Aircraft Guaranty, a US trust company based in Texas. I declare Kissimee as US base but also declare that I have a property in the Dom Rep which I spend more...
Forum: Private Flying
17th Mar 2018, 16:58
Replies: 16
Views: 3,641
Posted By winglit

There was a story about an operation in Fort...

There was a story about an operation in Fort Lauderdale with an Air Cam float plane. Because the Air Cam fell into the experimental category, there was no way to get commercial insurance on it, or...
Forum: Private Flying
13th Mar 2018, 15:17
Replies: 24
Views: 6,171
Posted By winglit

I have 42 gals fuel capacity and can cruise at...

I have 42 gals fuel capacity and can cruise at 8gph if I lean slightly rich of peak. I don't like to push my luck as someone who has flown around the Caribbean. I limit my endurance to 4 hours...
Forum: Private Flying
11th Mar 2018, 16:03
Replies: 24
Views: 6,171
Posted By winglit

Ah yes, 8.33 spacing. I hadn't thought of that. ...

Ah yes, 8.33 spacing. I hadn't thought of that. I have a Garmin 430W installed. I think I can change that in the settings. Will have to dig the book out. Funny that the pilot's handbook for the...
Forum: Private Flying
11th Mar 2018, 14:49
Replies: 24
Views: 6,171
Posted By winglit

Hi Stampe, yes I do believe we have met. i am...

Hi Stampe, yes I do believe we have met. i am still at POP at the moment and so is DA, although he may also be retiring soon. But you know what TOM is like. they can't make their minds up!

I've...
Forum: Private Flying
11th Mar 2018, 04:50
Replies: 24
Views: 6,171
Posted By winglit

Bringing my N reg C172 to UK?

I'm a Brit expat living in the Dom Rep. I'm a B1/B2 engineer for the European airlines. I'm also FAA A&P with IA and FAA private pilot.

With a potential move back to the UK on the cards, I'm...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
21st Jan 2016, 04:36
Replies: 3
Views: 2,084
Posted By winglit

If you have the removable strip in the headlining...

If you have the removable strip in the headlining you should be able to access the centre part of the aileron cables. get a tensiometer and measure the tension. It should be around 30lbs. That's a...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
27th Nov 2015, 03:55
Replies: 12
Views: 7,125
Posted By winglit

In some instances you can get a better job from...

In some instances you can get a better job from an MRO overseas.

I repped an A320 C check in Abu Dhabi. There was a very distinct rank or cast system. The management were predominately...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
10th Oct 2014, 21:54
Replies: 6
Views: 3,152
Posted By winglit

Pretty much every type rating I've done, I've...

Pretty much every type rating I've done, I've been lucky enough to have a decent instructor who has been "hands-on" on the aircraft being taught, with the exception of A320.

If ever there was a...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
8th Oct 2014, 04:12
Replies: 41
Views: 16,669
Posted By winglit

Jaja, you say you work for a maintenance...

Jaja,

you say you work for a maintenance organisation, so I assume you do third party aircraft.

Do you think your customers would be happy letting you loose on their thirty million dollar...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
24th Sep 2014, 00:33
Replies: 3
Views: 3,478
Posted By winglit

Were those JAR66 modules from a recognised EASA...

Were those JAR66 modules from a recognised EASA part 147 training establishment? If so, who?

If yes, then you can apply to an EASA member state of your choice for an EASA licence, however your...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
24th Sep 2014, 00:03
Replies: 121
Views: 27,433
Posted By winglit

Hydraulic accumulators withstand pressures up to...

Hydraulic accumulators withstand pressures up to 3000psi, however their volume is only 50 cubic inches. They are located in the aft stab bay.

I would recommend the hydraulic reservoirs. They...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
22nd Sep 2014, 00:29
Replies: 121
Views: 27,433
Posted By winglit

Have you thought about how your engineer is going...

Have you thought about how your engineer is going to do the fabrication of turning your apu into a steam engine?

You may have a box of hand tools on board that belongs to your engineer. But to...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
20th Sep 2014, 23:07
Replies: 121
Views: 27,433
Posted By winglit

Leatherman

Any AMT or LAME worth their salt will have a Leatherman in their toolbox. If they are not flying as a flying spanner, then they are very likely to have it clipped onto their belt. The Leatherman...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
14th Nov 2013, 18:39
Replies: 5
Views: 6,944
Posted By winglit

Whatever you do don't upgrade your Internet...

Whatever you do don't upgrade your Internet Explorer! Even though it keeps nagging you to do so every time you open it!

IE10 doesn't like the ISO viewer and the inbuilt popup blocker stops Airn@v...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
12th Nov 2013, 11:31
Replies: 10
Views: 4,527
Posted By winglit

That's an interesting question. If the part was...

That's an interesting question. If the part was to stay within the company, then the engineer who removed the part off the U/S engine could sign the tag to certify that it was removed as...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
8th Nov 2013, 12:08
Replies: 7
Views: 5,554
Posted By winglit

Exactly as spannersatcx says. Wouldn't you want...

Exactly as spannersatcx says. Wouldn't you want to join the RAF as an officer? As a graduate, you're pretty much there. You just need to read the Times and Telegraph for a while to make sure...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
9th Dec 2012, 12:22
Replies: 10
Views: 3,118
Posted By winglit

Looks that way doesn't it WenWe?! Rumour has...

Looks that way doesn't it WenWe?!

Rumour has it right! You obviously know me, but afraid have no clue who you are!

Back in the day, this used to be a forum for professionals, but now it seems...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
9th Dec 2012, 00:33
Replies: 10
Views: 3,118
Posted By winglit

So what do you do? You are running an...

So what do you do?

You are running an overseas line station looking after A330, A320, B767 and B757 and a new customer approaches you and asks if you can handle a B777 and they would contribute...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
8th Dec 2012, 18:19
Replies: 10
Views: 3,118
Posted By winglit

Looking in the AMM? What a novel idea! If I...

Looking in the AMM? What a novel idea!

If I had access to the AMM why would I post this question?

I have had an inquiry from a potential customer and before I came back with a reply, I wanted...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
8th Dec 2012, 01:40
Replies: 10
Views: 3,118
Posted By winglit

B777 wheel change kit

If one was considering tooling up for a B777 line station, could anyone confirm what is required to do a centre axle wheel change?

Do you need two jacks? If so what would be the weight rating of...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
19th Sep 2011, 01:27
Replies: 7
Views: 2,142
Posted By winglit

Avoid em all. Just buy the Jeppessen text books...

Avoid em all. Just buy the Jeppessen text books and study guides. Take the exam at any Lasergrade testing station then find a DME off the FAA website. Phone him, negotiate a price and get it done....
Forum: Tech Log
13th Sep 2011, 17:00
Replies: 10
Views: 5,280
Posted By winglit

B767 APU bleed on for take off

I'm looking after a couple of B767's in Quito, Ecuador at the moment. Although it seems that these PW4000 powered jets aren't suited to this operation due to it's performance limitations.

I'm the...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
12th Sep 2011, 22:02
Replies: 15
Views: 2,137
Posted By winglit

Would you happen to know at what attitude this...

Would you happen to know at what attitude this aircraft was when it hit the ground? If it was nose down, rolling or even vertical, the rad alt reading would increase as the it only measures the...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
9th Sep 2011, 23:32
Replies: 13
Views: 1,807
Posted By winglit

I wish that was true on the B767 I have AOG at...

I wish that was true on the B767 I have AOG at the moment.

All 3 A/Ps disconnected and failed to re-engage. Turns out to be a faulty SAM, giving a false aileron lockout, go figure!

My grandad...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
29th Aug 2011, 20:26
Replies: 11
Views: 2,035
Posted By winglit

Overseas station eng for a UK company covering...

Overseas station eng for a UK company covering ETOPS transits.

Less than 40hrs a week.

GBP 48K tax free plus medical, kids school, car insurance, internet and phone bills.

No overtime. No...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
19th Aug 2011, 16:58
Replies: 18
Views: 3,001
Posted By winglit

The reason is because the HF antenna is actually...

The reason is because the HF antenna is actually mechanically tuned to the wavelength selected. Well actually it is a quarter of that wavelength.

There is a device called a coupler that uses...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
18th Aug 2011, 07:27
Replies: 18
Views: 21,267
Posted By winglit

Here's a major difference between to two as far...

Here's a major difference between to two as far as the airlines are concerned.

As an EASA licensed engineer YOU are responsible for the diagnosis and the airworthiness decisions are based on your...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
18th Aug 2011, 00:12
Replies: 41
Views: 8,064
Posted By winglit

Looks like I've opened up a right can of worms...

Looks like I've opened up a right can of worms here!

To add a little more light on my query I will give a little more detail of the circumstances I found myself in.

Until quite recently I was...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
28th Jul 2011, 17:56
Replies: 41
Views: 8,064
Posted By winglit

Working directive for engineers

I once stumbled across a document that gave the suggested working week for licensed engineers, but now I can't find it.

I'm looking for something that says that you can't be expected to work seven...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
30th Dec 2010, 22:04
Replies: 12
Views: 7,312
Posted By winglit

Wirelock, You are both AOG and delayed. ...

Wirelock,

You are both AOG and delayed.

The aircraft became AOG (grounded) the moment the defect in the wheel was noticed.

Just because you have the parts and an engineer, you are AOG until...
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