Bomb on board Explodes ( A-320 )
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Think the fuselage was presurised at the time....., not sure to what altitude. Nor am I sure what the size of the charge was, but I'm fairly certain it was about the same size at Lockerbie.
Yes, 'twas a United airlines 74 out of Hawaii that blew a forward cargo door. 9 pax didn't make it back.
Think the fuselage was presurised at the time....., not sure to what altitude. Nor am I sure what the size of the charge was, but I'm fairly certain it was about the same size at Lockerbie.
Yes, 'twas a United airlines 74 out of Hawaii that blew a forward cargo door. 9 pax didn't make it back.
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LMAO at QAR ASR really bit there didnt you?, must be hard going through life with no sense of humour, it was pretty obvious chowders post was firmly tonque in cheek .
However back to the OP best course of action is obviously a RTB where the damage can be inspected, it may be possible if the MEL/CDL permits it to go with a cargo door missing and a inop engine, in that case the delay may not be to severe
PS the A320 main cargo doors are certainly not of the plug type christiaanj, however the bulk door is
However back to the OP best course of action is obviously a RTB where the damage can be inspected, it may be possible if the MEL/CDL permits it to go with a cargo door missing and a inop engine, in that case the delay may not be to severe
PS the A320 main cargo doors are certainly not of the plug type christiaanj, however the bulk door is
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Surprised its still here: even the British can sometimes not see the humour. As a passenger I wouldn't mind the delay as I could concentrate on writing a longer will. Idiots. Bomb, door, engine, sheesh.
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Fatigue failure
( This thread is not intented for passengers and the commercial/marketing deparment sorry )
Fatigue failure is the hypothetical scenario No. 2.
A better one. Thanks again.
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Aloha Airlines 243
1989
Airplanes are retired after so many cycles for good reason, I guess.
Obviously one fell through the cracks.
" It was later determined that the failure was caused by widespread fatigue damage in the aluminum skin of the fuselage. It was calculated that this particular aircraft had experienced 89,090 flight cycles over its 19 year life span. What caused this failure, and how could it have been prevented? "
Causes of Crack Growth in Aloha Flight 243
Read more: http://mechanical-engineering.suite101.com/article.cfm/the_fatigue_failure_of_aloha_flight_243#ixzz0TCXZvZUP
Fatigue failure is the hypothetical scenario No. 2.
A better one. Thanks again.
Obviously we all have too much free time or we would not be posting replies
Aloha Airlines 243
1989
Airplanes are retired after so many cycles for good reason, I guess.
Obviously one fell through the cracks.
" It was later determined that the failure was caused by widespread fatigue damage in the aluminum skin of the fuselage. It was calculated that this particular aircraft had experienced 89,090 flight cycles over its 19 year life span. What caused this failure, and how could it have been prevented? "
Causes of Crack Growth in Aloha Flight 243
Read more: http://mechanical-engineering.suite101.com/article.cfm/the_fatigue_failure_of_aloha_flight_243#ixzz0TCXZvZUP
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Once we have covered this subject can we please go onto the correct procedure for the following.
Correct procedure for an alien craft docking with us and boarding during the flight.
Or the correct landing procedure for the air hostess who is flying the a/c as the crew all had the fish for dinner.
Any other What if scenarios can we come up with.
Correct procedure for an alien craft docking with us and boarding during the flight.
Or the correct landing procedure for the air hostess who is flying the a/c as the crew all had the fish for dinner.
Any other What if scenarios can we come up with.
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A pilot told me once that airliners have one or more locations where previously unknown to be on-board explosive devices suspected to be capable of going off in short notice 
shoud be placed, in case they are found during flight.
Is it so? Any examples for types currently flown? (So I can do a better job at picking my seat next trip)
shoud be placed, in case they are found during flight.Is it so? Any examples for types currently flown? (So I can do a better job at picking my seat next trip)
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The Aloha Airlines 737 failed due in part to the bonding between 2 metal surfaces. It was a "cold bond" process that has been discontinued since it allowed moisture in between the surfaces. The high cycle time is due to the relatively short flights between islands in Hawaii. Honolulu Maui or Kauai is about 21 minutes. Long flights (Honolulu-Hilo) maybe 35 minutes.
The Ual flight was headed for Auckland and the fwd cargo door opened inflight and tore a hole in the first class cabin which sucked out 9 passengers and caused fod damage to the #3 and 4 engines.
The Ual flight was headed for Auckland and the fwd cargo door opened inflight and tore a hole in the first class cabin which sucked out 9 passengers and caused fod damage to the #3 and 4 engines.
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A pilot told me once that airliners have one or more locations where previously unknown to be on-board explosive devices suspected to be capable of going off in short notice shoud be placed, in case they are found during flight.
Is it so? Any examples for types currently flown? (So I can do a better job at picking my seat next trip)
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Is it so? Any examples for types currently flown? (So I can do a better job at picking my seat next trip)
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For the record
TheOptimist:
It was a serious question, so I took your answer seriously. Sorry, I did miss the humour...
Karl Bamfort:
The question was generic and not related to the 5,000ft mentioned in the first post. Opening anything in the pressure hull while there is still a press diff in relation to the atmosphere could be just as explosive. That is the point I was trying to make. Regarding lack of oxygen, yes, late in the night -> humour failure.
Capt Pit Bull:
Thanks for the answer and for the correct terminology. The second part of my question was asked in a tongue-in-cheek sort of way but I agree 100% that details are better left alone except for those who legitimally need to know.
Dit:
I do hope so, but that spoils my joke!
It was a serious question, so I took your answer seriously. Sorry, I did miss the humour...
Karl Bamfort:
The question was generic and not related to the 5,000ft mentioned in the first post. Opening anything in the pressure hull while there is still a press diff in relation to the atmosphere could be just as explosive. That is the point I was trying to make. Regarding lack of oxygen, yes, late in the night -> humour failure.
Capt Pit Bull:
Thanks for the answer and for the correct terminology. The second part of my question was asked in a tongue-in-cheek sort of way but I agree 100% that details are better left alone except for those who legitimally need to know.
Dit:
I do hope so, but that spoils my joke!
Last edited by 35hPA28; 8th Oct 2009 at 05:30. Reason: Maybe there is something named "oxygem" but that is not what I meant...