Originally Posted by
cessna157
What was the status of these aircraft when Inspector Destruction came on the scene? Were they in daily active service, RON, spare, etc?
The reason I ask is aircraft are not required to be secure at all times. If he was climbing on the TAT probe, then the cabin door was closed (I'd assume). If these aircraft were in active service and door closed, then this should not be an issue. If they were OTS or RON, then this is not an issue. An aircraft does not have to be observed 24 hours a day. That is one of the many reasons that we do security checks on first flight and after an aircraft has been left unattended.
In service aircraft. Parked overnight. He simulated a badguy not having access through the jetbridge door by climbing up the TAT probes into the jetbridge, then opening the main door. They were promptly taken out of service by MX when they did their morning inspections prior to first flight.
40 flights delayed. At least one Captain made a spectacular PA letting all the Pax know the real reason the planes were all delayed.