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01-20-2024 | 03:24 AM
#91
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This is what happens when the media and politicians get involved. Every airliner I’ve ever flown has had AD’s or weaknesses related to a crash scenario. In 1380 it was a fan blade that flew off and punctured the fuselage. Hard to imagine how a piece of cowl could do the same.
Cant be that hard to at least put a scratch pad message to draw pilot’s attention. “EAI has been on for 5 minutes.” Similar to the above 10 degrees one.
once this door plug issue is resolved and the noise dies down, I think we’ll see what happens. Could be worse. For once it isn’t SWA with 20% of its fleet grounded while waiting for a response.
Cant be that hard to at least put a scratch pad message to draw pilot’s attention. “EAI has been on for 5 minutes.” Similar to the above 10 degrees one.
once this door plug issue is resolved and the noise dies down, I think we’ll see what happens. Could be worse. For once it isn’t SWA with 20% of its fleet grounded while waiting for a response.
01-20-2024 | 04:36 AM
#92
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This is what happens when the media and politicians get involved. Every airliner I’ve ever flown has had AD’s or weaknesses related to a crash scenario. In 1380 it was a fan blade that flew off and punctured the fuselage. Hard to imagine how a piece of cowl could do the same.
Cant be that hard to at least put a scratch pad message to draw pilot’s attention. “EAI has been on for 5 minutes.” Similar to the above 10 degrees one.
once this door plug issue is resolved and the noise dies down, I think we’ll see what happens. Could be worse. For once it isn’t SWA with 20% of its fleet grounded while waiting for a response.
Cant be that hard to at least put a scratch pad message to draw pilot’s attention. “EAI has been on for 5 minutes.” Similar to the above 10 degrees one.
once this door plug issue is resolved and the noise dies down, I think we’ll see what happens. Could be worse. For once it isn’t SWA with 20% of its fleet grounded while waiting for a response.
01-20-2024 | 05:52 AM
#93
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Is auto anti ice an option on the Max? It would make sense that our fearless leaders opted out to save a buck.
01-20-2024 | 05:55 AM
#94
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From: Boeing 737
Unfortunately with our toggle switch overhead (as opposed to push button/dark cockpit) and no ice detector... no, it's not an option on Boeing's steampunk jalopy.
01-20-2024 | 06:44 AM
#95
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From: cpt 737
01-20-2024 | 07:41 AM
#96
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I have never seen any sort of bad cowl ice, but I am sure a massive hunk of it going through the core wouldn't be good.
This whole thing is a whatever from me. Already over 1,500 max airplanes flying around with the exact same issue. They shouldn't hold up certification for the same issue that hundreds of thousands of folks are already flying around with.
01-20-2024 | 07:46 AM
#97
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From: B737 FO
01-20-2024 | 09:42 AM
#98
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Bureaucrats will be concerned with optics in light of BCA's latest goof. Granting more waivers and favors won't be a good look. Can't say that I blame them really.
01-20-2024 | 10:05 AM
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Yep. Nobody trusts Boeing enough to put their name on the dotted line. Still...why not ground the whole fleet then?
01-20-2024 | 10:32 AM
#100
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From: cpt 737
At least in the CFMs, I have seen the results of ice shedding from the fan blades and spinner. It completely destroys the inner acoustic panels surrounding the fan.
I have never seen any sort of bad cowl ice, but I am sure a massive hunk of it going through the core wouldn't be good.
This whole thing is a whatever from me. Already over 1,500 max airplanes flying around with the exact same issue. They shouldn't hold up certification for the same issue that hundreds of thousands of folks are already flying around with.
I have never seen any sort of bad cowl ice, but I am sure a massive hunk of it going through the core wouldn't be good.
This whole thing is a whatever from me. Already over 1,500 max airplanes flying around with the exact same issue. They shouldn't hold up certification for the same issue that hundreds of thousands of folks are already flying around with.
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