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Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
6th Mar 2024, 16:24
Replies: 195
Views: 86,790
Posted By EXDAC

Several references to US "slam dunk visual" but...

Several references to US "slam dunk visual" but base for this approach was about 5 NM from threshold. The FAF for RNAV 23 is 4.8 NM out.

Just how far out would you want base leg to be on a visual...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
5th Mar 2024, 15:25
Replies: 195
Views: 86,790
Posted By EXDAC

Two posters have referenced a video showing an...

Two posters have referenced a video showing an arm can release the shut off latches but no links were provided. Any chance a link can be provided to one, or both, videos? My searches do not find...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
4th Mar 2024, 16:49
Replies: 195
Views: 86,790
Posted By EXDAC

I have not handled these throttles or the shut...

I have not handled these throttles or the shut off interlocks so genuine questions -

How many hands are needed to intentionally shut off one engine?
How many hands are needed to intentionally...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
4th Mar 2024, 15:52
Replies: 195
Views: 86,790
Posted By EXDAC

If fuel exhausion is eliminated - Unsupported by...

If fuel exhausion is eliminated - Unsupported by EICAS messages and perhaps by fire size
and
If accidental shut off is eliminated - Proven design with millions of flight hours on various types...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
2nd Mar 2024, 13:39
Replies: 195
Views: 86,790
Posted By EXDAC

Ref - ...

Ref - https://www.ntsb.gov/about/Documents/MajorInvestigationsManualApp.pdf

"Flammable liquids and gases -- Can ignite or be hazardous if skin contact is made or if vapors are inhaled. Have...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
2nd Mar 2024, 13:29
Replies: 195
Views: 86,790
Posted By EXDAC

My interpretation is different. The report...

My interpretation is different.

The report says - "About 16 ounces of liquid with an odor and appearance consistent with Jet-A fuel was drained
from the aft tail fuel tank; the sample contained...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
2nd Mar 2024, 00:00
Replies: 195
Views: 86,790
Posted By EXDAC

I saw no reference to possible fuel contamination...

I saw no reference to possible fuel contamination in the preliminary NTSB report. Your post appears to link fuel contamination to the NTSB report and I think that is misleading.
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
29th Feb 2024, 16:12
Replies: 195
Views: 86,790
Posted By EXDAC

How did this fuel shut off design ever get...

How did this fuel shut off design ever get certified if it is so vulnerable to inadvertent activation when aircraft is flown from the right seat? Is this design weakness emphasized when converting...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
29th Feb 2024, 15:37
Replies: 195
Views: 86,790
Posted By EXDAC

Thanks for that reference. The NTSB docket for...

Thanks for that reference. The NTSB docket for the N605TR investigation says the recorder was L-3/Fairchild FA2100 and includes the full parameter list. That recorder is referenced in several 605...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
29th Feb 2024, 12:55
Replies: 195
Views: 86,790
Posted By EXDAC

In what way do the recorded parameters...

In what way do the recorded parameters distinguish between loss of fuel flow due to fuel enhaustion and loss of fuel flow due to operation of shut off valves?

Edit to add - I assume fuel...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
28th Feb 2024, 20:42
Replies: 195
Views: 86,790
Posted By EXDAC

Isn't the fact that the baggage door could be...

Isn't the fact that the baggage door could be reached from the cabin of more importance than the fact there was a baggage door?
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
27th Feb 2024, 15:16
Replies: 195
Views: 86,790
Posted By EXDAC

May not be a good theory as the 604 does not...

May not be a good theory as the 604 does not appear to have fuel shut off switches that are separate from the thrust levers. I have never operated a Challenger, or even been in the cockpit, but seems...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
27th Feb 2024, 14:59
Replies: 195
Views: 86,790
Posted By EXDAC

604 fuel system here -...

604 fuel system here - https://www.smartcockpit.com/docs/CL_604-FUEL_SYSTEM.pdf
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
27th Feb 2024, 13:53
Replies: 195
Views: 86,790
Posted By EXDAC

According to documentation on the 605 the...

According to documentation on the 605 the collector tanks are considered to be a part of their respective main tank and have no independent fuel quantity sensing, indicating, or alerting. It seems...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
22nd Feb 2024, 11:37
Replies: 195
Views: 86,790
Posted By EXDAC

How would any aircraft meet the requirements of...

How would any aircraft meet the requirements of 14 CFR Part 25 with a single collector tank feeding both engines?
"§ 25.953 Fuel system independence.Each fuel system must meet the requirements of §...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
13th Feb 2024, 20:53
Replies: 195
Views: 86,790
Posted By EXDAC

I have seen no reports that indicate anyone on...

I have seen no reports that indicate anyone on the highway was injured. I see nowhere on the golf course that is longer than 1,000 ft before hitting obstructions. The median has a cable or other...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
10th Feb 2024, 02:00
Replies: 195
Views: 86,790
Posted By EXDAC

Over 2,000 fpm descent half way through the base...

Over 2,000 fpm descent half way through the base to final turn. The fire seems to indicate this was not fuel exhaustion.


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