DL172 engine failure
Nov 23, 2013 | 8:46 pm
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DL172 engine failure
Dl172 departing MNL on 11/23 experienced an engine failure on the outside starboard engine shortly after take and returns safely to MNL Flight was canceled and passengers were rebooked on new flights.
Nov 23, 2013 | 10:05 pm
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It seems like the 744 fleet has a below average mean distance between failures. I'm currently waiting on a delayed DL172 (NRT-JFK) which is being flown by equipment arriving late from TPE, not MNL, today.
Nov 23, 2013 | 10:46 pm
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Probably cascaded over from the 744 that had the engine failure. Not sure if they plan to fix it in MNL or Singapore. I know DL does heavy maintenance at both SIN and MNL.
Nov 23, 2013 | 11:39 pm
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I've never seen NW/DL 747s in SIN. PMNW contracted for a lot of A330 work to be done in Singapore.
Nov 24, 2013 | 12:46 am
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Pretty sure all the refurbishments done to the entire 744 fleet were done in SIN. Had a DL pilot, tell me once when talking on board our flight out of MNL that DL does a lot,of its heavy maintenance in MNL and SIN.
Nov 24, 2013 | 6:46 pm
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DL 172/3 and 629/630 are the two 74S which overnight in MNL. The overnight time is enough for most maintenance work. I think DL circulates their 74S to MNL for these scheduled maintenance.
In 15 yrs and 70+ flights on the 744/S out of MNL I never had a failure, I guess I am due for one soon. :P
Someone help me find a piece of wood!!!
In 15 yrs and 70+ flights on the 744/S out of MNL I never had a failure, I guess I am due for one soon. :P
Someone help me find a piece of wood!!!
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Nov 24, 2013 | 7:34 pm
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Nov 25, 2013 | 5:32 am
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Nov 25, 2013 | 7:58 am
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Just pass me that piece of wood, please!
Nov 25, 2013 | 8:11 am
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I note that this is the second thread regarding the 747 fleet having a mechanical issue. Seems like a case of bad timing...
I suppose if one dislikes flying on old planes, they should carefully consider which airline they do business with (DL may not be for you!)
I suppose if one dislikes flying on old planes, they should carefully consider which airline they do business with (DL may not be for you!)
Nov 25, 2013 | 11:51 am
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Nov 25, 2013 | 3:26 pm
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I look forward to your posting company-wide dispatch reliability figures, broken down by equipment type and year. Also, please post for major US competition. Thanks!
Nov 26, 2013 | 1:55 pm
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A nice writeup of this event here (including cool photo):
http://avherald.com/h?article=46bf688b&opt=0
http://avherald.com/h?article=46bf688b&opt=0