Ba166 just landed without cover part on left engine [normal ops using reverse thrust]
May 30, 2019, 7:41 am
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A chunk is related to a thingamajig. It's function means the plane can fly or maybe not.
It's usually used in regards to "we just took a chunk out of that plane's wing" like last night at JFK when a BA plane clipped an AS plane.
It's usually used in regards to "we just took a chunk out of that plane's wing" like last night at JFK when a BA plane clipped an AS plane.
May 30, 2019, 7:48 am
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Reading up on planes for quite a few years now, I think that reverse thrust panel is part of the Cold stream type system used on 777's and other jet engines. Of course there are many other types so you can now confidently tell someone the answer to the question if anyone ever asks you
"What's that blue thing/door doing go backwards on landing?"
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thrust_reversal
"What's that blue thing/door doing go backwards on landing?"
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thrust_reversal
I have heard the same as Globaliser that reverse thrust is not included in landing performance calculations. Also often unless it's a short runway reversers may not be used or are only used at idle level rather than at maximum..
May 30, 2019, 8:19 am
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May 30, 2019, 8:40 am
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May 30, 2019, 8:52 am
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It's safe to assume that any chunk deemed appropriate to be fitted to the aircraft is there for a purpose. If that purpose is critical to safe operation of the aircraft, then rest assured there is at least one other chunk somewhere that can continue to provide chunk functionality, albeit potentially at a reduced rate. This may result in the aircraft undergoing maintenance to return to a full compliment of chunks prior to its next flight.
May 30, 2019, 9:09 am
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May 30, 2019, 9:52 am
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I once told the wife the pilot was doing a reverse thrust....it made her giggle.
May 30, 2019, 10:33 am
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Originally posted by corporate-wage-slave:
And as a layman, I think this is referring to the reverse thrust stage just after landing, when briefly the blue "thing" on top of the engine retracts for up to a minute or so, and then slides back into place.
And as a layman, I think this is referring to the reverse thrust stage just after landing, when briefly the blue "thing" on top of the engine retracts for up to a minute or so, and then slides back into place.
May 30, 2019, 12:08 pm
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May 30, 2019, 1:06 pm
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if it’s a fan blade or something else actually from the engine something has gone quite wrong!!