Originally Posted by 1wife2airlines

So we need some intel. If the problem was inspectable and fixable quickly most operators would have their engines and pylons already being taken off and ready to be renovated, awaiting NTSB/FAA/Boeing procedure. Are your MD-11s sitting on the ramp/in the hanger with nothing done or are they dropping engines off the wings. The one caveat to this line of reasoning would be if this occurrence was a one off maintenance failure such as AA 191. If your operator was sure it was going to be a one off they might delay dropping engines also.