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DISCLAIMER: 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
by gbil 6y ago
DISCLAIMER: 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.