3 ms·
That video is from 2010. Did the predicted failures of more 737NG's ever happen?
by fallingknife 6y ago
That video is from 2010. Did the predicted failures of more 737NG's ever happen?
- gbil 6y agoDISCLAIMER: I haven't seen the full video yet but a quick search brings up recent issues with 737NG [1] [2] Especially [2] is crazy and I'm quoting "airlines must inspect any Boeing 737NG aircraft that have been parked for more than a week for corrosion of engine bleed air valves" more than a week ? is this acceptable? [1] https://eu.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2019/09/29/boeing-faces-new-737-issue-cracks-wing-supports-ng-version/3812795002/ https://eu.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2019/09/29/boeing-... [2] https://www.flightglobal.com/airframers/corrosion-can-prompt-737ng-in-flight-engine-shutdowns-following-storage-faa/139485.article https://www.flightglobal.com/airframers/corrosion-can-prompt...
- zaarn 6y agoIIRC most aircraft will require a series of inspections on parts if parked for a week. Most aircraft are built to be flown with little to no interruptions (other than for maintenance). From what I recall, if your aircraft sits on the ground for a month, you need quite a few more intensive inspections to make sure it's still flight ready. Aircraft will rarely park for a week unattended, the only reason they would be is a refit or major maintenance. Every hour an aircraft isn't in the air costs the airline A LOT of money.