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Forum: Tech Log

25th Nov 2013, 23:13

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Engine icing problems on 747-8 and 787.

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Posted By tdracer

As others have noted, totally unrelated - the BA...

As others have noted, totally unrelated - the BA 777 occurred when what is referred to as 'sticky ice' (seriously, it's in the FAA training materials now) obstructed the Fuel/Oil Heat eXchanger. The...

Forum: Tech Log

25th Nov 2013, 22:47

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Engine icing problems on 747-8 and 787.

Views: 29,356

Posted By tdracer

Underfire, there are over 50 delivered (a few -8I...

Underfire, there are over 50 delivered (a few -8I are are in mod centers getting VIP interiors so I'm not sure the exact number in-service), and ~ 250,000 flight hours since EIS. A couple times as...

Forum: Tech Log

24th Nov 2013, 21:05

Replies: 53

Engine icing problems on 747-8 and 787.

Views: 29,356

Posted By tdracer

safetypee, you made your post while I was writing...

safetypee, you made your post while I was writing mine - in short I pretty much agree.

One detail, ice crystals themselves do not show well on weather radar - to avoid they need to look down for...

Forum: Tech Log

24th Nov 2013, 21:00

Replies: 53

Engine icing problems on 747-8 and 787.

Views: 29,356

Posted By tdracer

In the aftermath of the TACA 737-300 dual engine...

In the aftermath of the TACA 737-300 dual engine failure in 1988 (emergency landing on a levee), a great deal of work was done regarding 'conventional' inclement weather threats to jet engines. ...

Forum: Tech Log

24th Nov 2013, 03:43

Replies: 53

Engine icing problems on 747-8 and 787.

Views: 29,356

Posted By tdracer

Hazelnuts basically nailed it. The problem with...

Hazelnuts basically nailed it. The problem with Ice Crystal Icing (ICI) is that it's a relatively new phenomena and is poorly understood.
The FAA regulations don't even account for high altitude...

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