A well-reasoned deduction is far better than merely shrugging ones shoulders and saying that we'll never know.

(Written on 2019年 03月 31日)(Permalink)

Right there in the report, if one continues to read it in its entirety: "Although the MORE STC [Maintenance On Reliable Engines] inspection program required more frequent borescope inspections of the hot section, periodic inspections of the compressor and exhaust duct areas, and periodic power plant adjustment/tests, it did not require a compressor blade metallurgical evaluation of two compressor turbine blades; however, this evaluation was contained in the engine maintenance manual and an engine manufacturer service bulletin (SB). The review of the airframe and engine maintenance logbooks revealed no evidence that a compressor turbine metallurgical evaluation of two blades had been conducted. The operator reported that the combined guidance documentation was confusing, and, as a result, the operator did not think that the compressor turbine blade evaluation was necessary. It is likely that, if the SB had been complied with or specifically required as part of the MORE STC inspection pro

(Written on 2019年 03月 30日)(Permalink)

De-icing occurs where the de-icer is applied, and the tank operator has complete control over when and where the application valves are opened.

(Written on 2019年 01月 25日)(Permalink)

Traditionally at least, alcohol has been served as a sedative.

(Written on 2019年 01月 25日)(Permalink)

From one of the articles: "It’s worth noting that a bulletin was released by Boeing not so long ago to pilots and maintenance crew about the Thrust Control Malfunction Accommodation (TCMA) system, which prevents risk in an uncommanded high-thrust situation, stating that errors in the landing sequence could cause the system to activate. The errors include a combination of selecting full reverse too quickly before the aircraft has transitioned to ground mode followed by a quick deactivation of reverse thrust. Boeing advises not to apply full reverse too quickly in the bulletin."

(Written on 2019年 01月 25日)(Permalink)

"What type of engine?" https://registry.faa.gov/aircraftinquiry/NNum_Results.aspx?NNumbertxt=344UP indicates GE CF6-80C2B6F.

(Written on 2018年 11月 23日)(Permalink)

The article stated 'The rumour appears to have originated from a photographer for Airline Geeks. Shaquille Khan tweeted “A friend of mine heard through a friend of his that Lufthansa is ordering up to 15 A380neo aircraft.”' Sure sounds convincing, don't it.

(Written on 2018年 11月 04日)(Permalink)

Without flight deck or window seating, it seems rather pointless.

(Written on 2018年 10月 08日)(Permalink)

The (referenced) article clearly states the use of an A350 variant for the route.

(Written on 2015年 11月 07日)(Permalink)

Hopefully he didn't hurt his eyeballs too much when when he "stared kicking" the seat back.

(Written on 2015年 07月 09日)(Permalink)