UPS DC-8s on ramp in SDF
09-22-2008, 10:57 AM
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UPS DC-8s on ramp in SDF
Is there any truth to the rumor that there are four DC-8s on the ramp in Louisville awaiting inspections (back from storage) to begin flying again for peak and also possibly for the DHL contract?
I was down there a few days ago, but I didn't notice any old birds back from the desert.
I was down there a few days ago, but I didn't notice any old birds back from the desert.
09-22-2008, 11:02 AM
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I've heard conflicting rumors as to their status. They were grounded per the FAA for missing maintenance logs from before we owned them supposedly. I heard that they have been released as well, but they were still buttoned up when I saw them last month.
09-22-2008, 12:59 PM
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The original plan as explained by UPS management a year ago was to temporarily park DC-8's on UPS ramps/ROW in 2008 to be used for peak 2008. Keep crews about same level to be able to fly peak and contingency lift. All previous to the FAA paperwork comments, all prior to the DHL discussion. I believe UPS is actually just executing the original plan witb the 8's right now. The DHL discussion resulted in UPS making a decision to bring more DC-8's out of storage. As of now, believe they have the plan to continue to bring the extra 8's out (if DHL musters) but have kept the execution to only those they originally planned for peak 2008.
Am not sure of the FAA paperwork issue, but I believe it is way overblown.
Good rumour fodder though <g>
Am not sure of the FAA paperwork issue, but I believe it is way overblown.
Good rumour fodder though <g>
09-22-2008, 01:40 PM
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I know there were a couple of 8's grounded in RFD a month or so ago for the same reason. The paperwork issues were fixed with those however. Don't know if the 8's in SDF are still grounded, but they at one point, were grounded for paperwork issues.
09-22-2008, 01:41 PM
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Originally Posted by SaltyDog
The original plan as explained by UPS management a year ago was to temporarily park DC-8's on UPS ramps/ROW in 2008 to be used for peak 2008. Keep crews about same level to be able to fly peak and contingency lift. All previous to the FAA paperwork comments, all prior to the DHL discussion. I believe UPS is actually just executing the original plan witb the 8's right now. The DHL discussion resulted in UPS making a decision to bring more DC-8's out of storage. As of now, believe they have the plan to continue to bring the extra 8's out (if DHL musters) but have kept the execution to only those they originally planned for peak 2008.
Am not sure of the FAA paperwork issue, but I believe it is way overblown.
Good rumour fodder though <g>
Am not sure of the FAA paperwork issue, but I believe it is way overblown.
Good rumour fodder though <g>
09-22-2008, 02:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Roberto
I was told by a DC8 ACP that the FAA agreed to approve for use the tails with the paperwork problem after completion of a C check on each aircraft.
09-23-2008, 11:00 AM
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Picked up an Airbus out of SAT about 3 weeks ago and saw a DC-8 there that was still wrapped up. Talked to one of the SAS managers and he said that the plane had been brought in from the desert and that they were trying to work it into the maintenance line and get it going again.
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