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-   -   Pic of CO 737-700 with small piece of the wing missing (https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/continental-onepass-pre-merger/1019904-pic-co-737-700-small-piece-wing-missing.html)

redtailshark Nov 23, 2009 10:38 am
Yes, we pax should always report such deviations to flight crew.

It's good to be aware of one's surroundings and provide condition reports if necessary. No harm ever done this way.

FWAAA Nov 23, 2009 10:42 am
Looks like gremlin damage to me.

doobierw Nov 23, 2009 10:47 am
Originally Posted by meFIRST (Post 12866802)
I would have walked out of the airplane and asked to be put on the next flight. (politely)

I think that's reasonable.
This statement is still bothering me. Save your own arse, but leave the other 173 people with families, kids, etc onboard and not bring it to anyone's attention.

Ironic FT callsign. Seeing a trend...... :rolleyes:

DL2SXM Nov 23, 2009 10:48 am
Originally Posted by meFIRST (Post 12866802)
I would have walked out of the airplane and asked to be put on the next flight. (politely)

I think that's reasonable.

Did you get on the plane?
Yeah, I got on the plane. Also, it didnt seem like that big of a deal to bring it to the attention of the flight crew. Let me see if I can crop the original picture as it looks like there is some scorching around the damaged section.

Gamecock Nov 23, 2009 10:50 am
Originally Posted by bocastephen (Post 12866412)
Boeing are tough, resilient aircraft.
A friend of mine just retired from the US Air Force and that's his opinion. he said you can slam Boeings into the ground pretty hard and they do just fine. His opionin of Airbus planes is pretty low, FWIW

sdm1130 Nov 23, 2009 10:53 am
Originally Posted by Gamecock (Post 12867133)
A friend of mine just retired from the US Air Force and that's his opinion. he said you can slam Boeings into the ground pretty hard and they do just fine. His opionin of Airbus planes is pretty low, FWIW
Yikes - let's not try and turn this in to an Airbus vs. Boeing thread.

DL2SXM Nov 23, 2009 10:54 am
close up shot
 
http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j2..._0041-Copy.jpg

ctownflyer Nov 23, 2009 11:05 am
Originally Posted by FWAAA (Post 12867077)
Looks like gremlin damage to me.
+1 :D:D:D

UA Insider Nov 23, 2009 11:10 am
Originally Posted by nypdLieu (Post 12866391)
Hi everyone,

I was sitting in row 19 on what I believe was ship #714. Route flown was EWR to DFW on Saturday afternoon. At first, I thought that there was a small piece missing from the wing. Then, I thought that the flap might have been extended, but after a few more glances, there was definitely a very small piece of the wing missing (not sure of the exact name of the part on the wing). Obviously, it was safe to fly as it was a very smooth flight.

Thought I would share the pic. comments?


http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j2...3/DSC_0041.jpg

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j2...3/DSC_0051.jpg
Hi NYPDLieu, the part you're referring to is called an "Outboard Aft Flap" and is used to augment lift during take off and landing. The condition noted in your photos is actually an FAA-approved field repair that trims the end as noticed in the pictures. It's not too commonly used, but to be clear, there's nothing to be alarmed about when you see this.

Burj Nov 23, 2009 11:14 am
Originally Posted by CO Insider (Post 12867247)
Hi NYPDLieu The condition noted in your photos is actually an FAA-approved field repair that trims the end as noticed in the pictures. It's not too commonly used, but to be clear, there's nothing to be alarmed about when you see this.
I was going to post that it looks like there had probably been some issue/damage at the tip of the flap so the quick (and safe) fix is to cut the section off (hence the scorch marks).

Sorta how if you have a small crack at the end of a finger nail, you can file or cut that section of nail off to keep the crack from propagating.

Bernoulli 777 Nov 23, 2009 11:15 am
Thanks, Scott!

B7

J.Edward Nov 23, 2009 11:16 am

nachosdelux Nov 23, 2009 11:18 am
Originally Posted by FWAAA (Post 12867077)
Looks like gremlin damage to me.
What would William Shatner do???

Bonehead Nov 23, 2009 11:20 am
Originally Posted by nachosdelux (Post 12867282)
What would William Shatner do???
I would repeat the Uranus joke but I see that Scott's watching...

youreadyfreddie Nov 23, 2009 11:27 am
Originally Posted by FWAAA (Post 12867077)
Looks like gremlin damage to me.
That's what Shatner said too.


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