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Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
11th Jan 2024, 16:06
Replies: 1,950
Views: 935,904
Posted By MLHeliwrench

Final check/build sheet mix up?

Final checks for the emergency door equipped MAX9 would not include making sure the lock bolt holes in fact have bolts installed.

Final checks for the plug equipped MAX9 would have a check/sign...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
10th Jan 2024, 18:31
Replies: 1,950
Views: 935,904
Posted By MLHeliwrench

The FAA only has authority over aircraft...

The FAA only has authority over aircraft registered with them "N reg" or flying in their territory. BUT - every ICAO country in the world usually requires that any AD issued by the airworthiness...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
9th Jan 2024, 18:55
Replies: 1,950
Views: 935,904
Posted By MLHeliwrench

I think the resolution will be simply making sure...

I think the resolution will be simply making sure the plug is installed correctly with the correct number of bolts. There is no design failure that needs to be fixed. Especially if it is confirmed to...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
9th Jan 2024, 04:45
Replies: 1,950
Views: 935,904
Posted By MLHeliwrench

To add to your list of highlights: - the...

To add to your list of highlights:

- the right hand plug was fully inspected by the NTSB and found to be installed correctly.

- spirit aero systems was invited to be a party to the...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
9th Jan 2024, 00:01
Replies: 1,950
Views: 935,904
Posted By MLHeliwrench

I love local interest stories for quips like...

I love local interest stories for quips like this:He showed off the National Transportation Safety Board “Special Operations” patch and a NTSB board member medallion, with the board chair Homendy’s...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
8th Jan 2024, 20:49
Replies: 1,950
Views: 935,904
Posted By MLHeliwrench

Devil Such a tease! I know Portland is known for some...

Such a tease! I know Portland is known for some titillating dance venues but come on....show us the other side!

Also, looks to be in good shape - at least Alaska wont have to wait for a back...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
8th Jan 2024, 05:33
Replies: 1,950
Views: 935,904
Posted By MLHeliwrench

The door plug has been found! Below is a link to...

The door plug has been found! Below is a link to a comprehensive news article including a video of NTSB press conference.


News article with NTSB brief regarding found door plug ...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
8th Jan 2024, 01:30
Replies: 1,950
Views: 935,904
Posted By MLHeliwrench

A door has handles you can use to open it. It’s a...

A door has handles you can use to open it. It’s a plug in the sense it fills the space a functioning door could also be installed. Focusing on wither it ‘plugs’ the hole like a bathtub stopper or not...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
7th Jan 2024, 07:48
Replies: 1,950
Views: 935,904
Posted By MLHeliwrench

yes, a row would need to be removed to pull the...

yes, a row would need to be removed to pull the interior panels with relative ease.

below is I picture with what I would guess as the only ‘lock bolts’ keeping the plug from sliding up and out...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
7th Jan 2024, 02:57
Replies: 1,950
Views: 935,904
Posted By MLHeliwrench

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/...

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/1164x1612/img_0996_f071d65219c4d7829b7f0fcf742573f39baa9b1e.jpeg
How it is supposed to look. (Not my photo, credit to whomever took it!)
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
6th Jan 2024, 19:59
Replies: 1,950
Views: 935,904
Posted By MLHeliwrench

FAA emergency AD grounds all MAX 9 with dummy...

FAA emergency AD grounds all MAX 9 with dummy plug door installed. Those airframes with operational emergency exit at that cabin location are not affected by AD.

The AD basically says no further...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
6th Jan 2024, 19:28
Replies: 1,950
Views: 935,904
Posted By MLHeliwrench

ETOPS

That it was removed from ETOPS schedules with the prior pressurization issues shows that the system at least filled some of the Swiss cheese holes.

if it was anywhere at FL39 instead of 16,000...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
6th Jan 2024, 17:02
Replies: 1,950
Views: 935,904
Posted By MLHeliwrench

VAS aviation video summary with ATC comms ...

VAS aviation video summary with ATC comms



Video VAS aviation
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
6th Jan 2024, 16:05
Replies: 1,950
Views: 935,904
Posted By MLHeliwrench

unless the inspection is simply making sure the...

unless the inspection is simply making sure the bolts to secure the plug are installed properly or installed at all!
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
6th Jan 2024, 02:37
Replies: 1,950
Views: 935,904
Posted By MLHeliwrench

It’s gonna be something like the wrong material...

It’s gonna be something like the wrong material rivets or hiloks used at factory to put the plug in. Just took this many cycles to happen. If smoking was allowed in planes still it may have been...
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