What’s causing all the dropped wheels?
09-03-2024 | 05:19 AM
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What’s causing all the dropped wheels?
Yeah, gravity - that much I get. But is there a supply chain shortage of cotter pins, safety wire, thread lock...something? It's embarrassing, costly, and eventually going to kill someone.
09-03-2024 | 08:59 AM
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Mmmm. 757 (DL) had a nose gear tire fall off on taxi out in ATL, UA 777 in Mar at SFO, UA 757 @ LAX in Jul, not to mention two mx guys killed in the DL tire shop I just can't remember a spate of tire related problems like this. I know the FAA was looking into this but haven't heard anything official or otherwise.
09-03-2024 | 09:05 AM
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Mmmm. 757 (DL) had a nose gear tire fall off on taxi out in ATL, UA 777 in Mar at SFO, UA 757 @ LAX in Jul, not to mention two mx guys killed in the DL tire shop I just can't remember a spate of tire related problems like this. I know the FAA was looking into this but haven't heard anything official or otherwise.
edit: clarifying sarcasm cuz internets
09-03-2024 | 10:08 AM
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09-03-2024 | 12:22 PM
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Well if it’s like Pilot jobs, I’d guess being a MX technician at the big airlines would be the place to be. A lot of airlines are giving bonuses for experienced A&Ps right now. Just like senior pilots, a lot of the senior MX supervisors and techs have retired . So now you have a 3 year mechanics supervising multiple fleets. I think it’s disingenuous to try and blame everything on DEI.
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