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11-03-2011, 02:10 PM
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11-03-2011, 02:11 PM
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11-03-2011, 02:18 PM
seeing the large hubs...
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11-03-2011, 02:19 PM
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Photos have emerged of an uncontained engine failure suffered by a Delta Airlines Boeing 747-400 last week en-route from Detroit to Tokyo’s Narita airport in Japan.
The engine failure, which occurred to N661US on Oct 23, took place as the Pratt & Whitney PW4056-powered aircraft was climbing through 5,000 ft.
The crew heard a large compressor stall and muffled explosion followed by the immediate rollback of engine number two. The engine fire light then illuminated and, with this still indicating at idle power setting, the crew activated the fire bottle.
Having successfully extinguished the fire, the crew executed a text book fuel dump procedure after deciding against an over-weight landing. On return to Detroit post-flight inspections revealed severe damage to the engine and wing with large holes noted in the cowling as well as damage to slats, flaps and aileron.
As an indication of the violence of the failure, witnesses also say the engine was askew on the pylon. Investigations continue into the cause of the engine failure
The engine failure, which occurred to N661US on Oct 23, took place as the Pratt & Whitney PW4056-powered aircraft was climbing through 5,000 ft.
The crew heard a large compressor stall and muffled explosion followed by the immediate rollback of engine number two. The engine fire light then illuminated and, with this still indicating at idle power setting, the crew activated the fire bottle.
Having successfully extinguished the fire, the crew executed a text book fuel dump procedure after deciding against an over-weight landing. On return to Detroit post-flight inspections revealed severe damage to the engine and wing with large holes noted in the cowling as well as damage to slats, flaps and aileron.
As an indication of the violence of the failure, witnesses also say the engine was askew on the pylon. Investigations continue into the cause of the engine failure
11-03-2011, 02:21 PM
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October numbers 
Delta Air Lines Reports October Traffic - Yahoo! Finance
[*]Delta's revenue seat miles are decreasing faster than it is pulling available seat miles from the market.
Delta Air Lines Reports October Traffic - Yahoo! Finance
[*]Delta's revenue seat miles are decreasing faster than it is pulling available seat miles from the market.
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11-03-2011, 02:26 PM
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To the 7ER drivers:
I heard that possibly the Polish jet had the CB (for that little valve that lets the hydrofluid out in case of alt. gear extention) tripped. The speculation is that the crew didn't notice it on preflight or when it popped during flight.
I think the CB is 27V
WHERE IS IT LOCATED EXACTLY?
Thx
I heard that possibly the Polish jet had the CB (for that little valve that lets the hydrofluid out in case of alt. gear extention) tripped. The speculation is that the crew didn't notice it on preflight or when it popped during flight.
I think the CB is 27V
WHERE IS IT LOCATED EXACTLY?
Thx
11-03-2011, 02:32 PM
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White slip question: shouldn't one be paid the regular trip credit (with DPA) and not the reserve trip credit? Since to get a WS you have to be regular?
11-03-2011, 02:36 PM
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Photos have emerged of an uncontained engine failure suffered by a Delta Airlines Boeing 747-400 last week en-route from Detroit to Tokyo’s Narita airport in Japan.
The engine failure, which occurred to N661US on Oct 23, took place as the Pratt & Whitney PW4056-powered aircraft was climbing through 5,000 ft.
The crew heard a large compressor stall and muffled explosion followed by the immediate rollback of engine number two. The engine fire light then illuminated and, with this still indicating at idle power setting, the crew activated the fire bottle.
Having successfully extinguished the fire, the crew executed a text book fuel dump procedure after deciding against an over-weight landing. On return to Detroit post-flight inspections revealed severe damage to the engine and wing with large holes noted in the cowling as well as damage to slats, flaps and aileron.
As an indication of the violence of the failure, witnesses also say the engine was askew on the pylon. Investigations continue into the cause of the engine failure
The engine failure, which occurred to N661US on Oct 23, took place as the Pratt & Whitney PW4056-powered aircraft was climbing through 5,000 ft.
The crew heard a large compressor stall and muffled explosion followed by the immediate rollback of engine number two. The engine fire light then illuminated and, with this still indicating at idle power setting, the crew activated the fire bottle.
Having successfully extinguished the fire, the crew executed a text book fuel dump procedure after deciding against an over-weight landing. On return to Detroit post-flight inspections revealed severe damage to the engine and wing with large holes noted in the cowling as well as damage to slats, flaps and aileron.
As an indication of the violence of the failure, witnesses also say the engine was askew on the pylon. Investigations continue into the cause of the engine failure
Glad the company decided to keep 3 747-400's as spares! (TIC)
11-03-2011, 02:51 PM
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Buzz,
That is the way I understand. Did you WS a trip and only get the reserve guarantee? If that is case give crew scheduling a call - they are normally pretty good with helping out in these type of situations.
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11-03-2011, 02:56 PM
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Yep, that's what happened. Thanks Scoop, I'll give them a call.
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