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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)

pptp Nov 23, 2009 11:28 am
Originally Posted by CO Insider (Post 12867247)
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.
Interesting. The clean cut and the shape had me a little stumped. The piece looks solid, not hollow. Wonder if it's a solid lightweight composite or if hollow, the cut was filled with something.

youreadyfreddie Nov 23, 2009 11:29 am
Originally Posted by Bonehead (Post 12867292)
I would repeat the Uranus joke but I see that Scott's watching...
Scotty actually DID repair it, using transparent aluminum.

DL2SXM Nov 23, 2009 11:48 am
CO insider,

Thanks for the info. Friend of mine says the part in question is an inboard trailing edge double slotted flap. Possible he is correct?

bocastephen Nov 23, 2009 11:51 am
Poor Scott

First it was DirecTV catching on fire, now flying with broken wings. On the plus side, we've gone 48+ hours without anyone reporting 'Shenanigans!'tm

nachosdelux Nov 23, 2009 11:55 am
On second thought, William Shatner would have scored an upgrade to F, and would not have seen the damaged flap.

c_d Nov 23, 2009 4:21 pm
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
PLEASE let this discussion rest! :cool:

Originally Posted by CO Insider (Post 12867247)
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.
Oh man, I am still not used to see an official airline rep proactively engaging issues here. Slowly please, I am from the Dl boards ;)

CO_Nonrev_elite Nov 23, 2009 7:05 pm
I had a similar incident on one of my flights earlier in the year. i also took a pic, and showed it to the captain when we landed

http://gallery.me.com/cheekyjeremy#1...&bgcolor=black

pptp Nov 23, 2009 8:14 pm
Originally Posted by nypdLieu (Post 12867448)
CO insider,

Thanks for the info. Friend of mine says the part in question is an inboard trailing edge double slotted flap. Possible he is correct?
Actually, 737's have triple slotted flaps which you can see here
http://www.desktopaero.com/appliedae...es/flap737.jpg
I don't think 737's have inboard flaps, just the one set.

CO_Nonrev_elite's picture from the post above is a good example of inboard and outboard flaps but I think that's a 757.
http://gallery.me.com/cheekyjeremy#1...&bgcolor=black


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