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10-22-2017, 08:19 PM
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I asked the question while at Boeing recently if there were plans for a 787 or 777X freighter. The reply was it is always being evaluated, and anything can be done. However it will be expensive and the freighter market is much smaller than the passenger market. The cost to develop may not make sense due to limited sales.
10-23-2017, 03:28 AM
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Originally Posted by cougar
I asked the question while at Boeing recently if there were plans for a 787 or 777X freighter. The reply was it is always being evaluated, and anything can be done. However it will be expensive and the freighter market is much smaller than the passenger market. The cost to develop may not make sense due to limited sales.
10-23-2017, 06:28 AM
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Originally Posted by CTRCommander
Someone correct me if Im wrong but Im told you cant cut a door into a composite fuselage. (787)
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Think of the composite as bluejeans material (denim) with superglue. If you cut it the cut end will fray and lead to cracks etc. Any opening in a composite structure must be made and with material wrapping the boundaries of the area prior to the curing process. Also you can't go cut in and try to re wrap the area like you would an old fiberglass boat. The entire process must be done right the first time prior to initial cure/bake.
10-23-2017, 09:09 AM
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Originally Posted by midnightshuttle
Think of the composite as bluejeans material (denim) with superglue. If you cut it the cut end will fray and lead to cracks etc. Any opening in a composite structure must be made and with material wrapping the boundaries of the area prior to the curing process. Also you can't go cut in and try to re wrap the area like you would an old fiberglass boat. The entire process must be done right the first time prior to initial cure/bake.
10-23-2017, 08:19 PM
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Originally Posted by 742Dash
On the other hand Boeing was able to repair the fire damaged Air India 787 in Heathrow, and that involved a large plug in the fuselage.
10-26-2017, 01:29 PM
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Originally Posted by CTRCommander
Someone correct me if Im wrong but Im told you cant cut a door into a composite fuselage. (787)
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10-26-2017, 01:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Radials Rule
I read somewhere that all 787’s can already accommodate a cargo door and are setup for easy conversion.
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10-26-2017, 09:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Birdsmash
What current freighter would you hope to replace with a new design 787F? It would carry less then a 777F on a similar length route. It would probably carry about the same amount as a cheaper, current production B767-300F although on a longer stage length. I don’t see where a 787F would fit into today’s cargo routes.
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10-26-2017, 09:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Kougarok
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