MD11 Going Away
01-27-2026 | 06:48 PM
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01-27-2026 | 08:05 PM
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Now the question remains on how does UPS get those MD's to the boneyard? We have a retired Boeing (NOT a McD) guy living in our neighborhood and he says his buddies say the proposed fix does not work. If that is the case, FX and KD will follow suit and there are going to be a bunch of MD's needing a lift, or will be taken apart on site, which is extremely costly. Wish nothing but the best for you guys...... CHEERS!
That's not saying I'd want to operate them in regular service, without a lot of thorough analysis, and redesigned bearings installed.
01-27-2026 | 10:30 PM
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New spherical bearings should work fine, for a very long time. If they replace or inspect the bearings I'd ferry them... empty, minimum fuel, minimum reduced thrust.
That's not saying I'd want to operate them in regular service, without a lot of thorough analysis, and redesigned bearings installed.
That's not saying I'd want to operate them in regular service, without a lot of thorough analysis, and redesigned bearings installed.
01-28-2026 | 03:13 AM
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New spherical bearings should work fine, for a very long time. If they replace or inspect the bearings I'd ferry them... empty, minimum fuel, minimum reduced thrust.
That's not saying I'd want to operate them in regular service, without a lot of thorough analysis, and redesigned bearings installed.
That's not saying I'd want to operate them in regular service, without a lot of thorough analysis, and redesigned bearings installed.
there are no replacement bearings. to redesign, manufacture and certify a new bearing would take years and tens of millions - not going to happen.
01-28-2026 | 03:42 AM
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Boeiing published a fix with an updated bearing design years ago. And frankly ... you could just install a new bearing of the old design. It clearly is good for 1 cycle. Short on parts? when you remove the engines in the boneyard, pull the bearing and put it on the next ship.
01-28-2026 | 04:21 AM
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Boeiing published a fix with an updated bearing design years ago. And frankly ... you could just install a new bearing of the old design. It clearly is good for 1 cycle. Short on parts? when you remove the engines in the boneyard, pull the bearing and put it on the next ship.
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