XWB
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Post by XWB on May 14, 2014 19:23:27 GMT 1
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Post by Linie 9 on May 14, 2014 19:45:00 GMT 1
Interesting that RTO went unnoticed, even from our friend A380_TLS_A350..... Either it happened after the Engine Run two days ago, or maybe happened today before first fights. Some days ago we had the taxi-test and RTO on the same day @xfw - OZ#1: a380.boards.net/thread/331/a380-msn152-oz-1?page=21Certainly not. The procedures check: 1. engines are running and breaks work (taxiing) 2. engines deliver full thrust and the breaks work (RTO) if that is ok the first flight may start. |
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philidor
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Post by philidor on May 15, 2014 5:03:48 GMT 1
If I remember correctly, we also did not spot a RTO before MSN 137's CFF in September 2013... and that frame performed a RTO just a few hours ago, after several flights !
I find it hard to believe that QR's frames would follow a special process just because there is a lot of time to deliver them.
We should scrutinise this RTO issue ... Is Airbus introducing new practices ?
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XWB
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Post by XWB on May 15, 2014 8:59:41 GMT 1
I think Boeing does it after first flight but this will be change of process for Airbus. Boeing does the RTO and first flight usually on the same day, and RTO is always done before first flight. |
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Post by FabienA380 on May 15, 2014 12:22:02 GMT 1
If I remember correctly, we also did not spot a RTO before MSN 137's CFF in September 2013... and that frame performed a RTO just a few hours ago, after several flights ! I find it hard to believe that QR's frames would follow a special process just because there is a lot of time to deliver them. We should scrutinise this RTO issue ... Is Airbus introducing new practices ? You mean 'FF'?... Yes yes we did in fact... www.planespotters.net/Aviation_Photos/photo.show?id=409887  |
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Post by addasih on May 15, 2014 13:33:59 GMT 1
Thanks XWB that what I meant Sent from my SGH-I747M using Tapatalk |
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Post by FabienA380 on May 16, 2014 17:56:18 GMT 1
I'm wondering if QR would like to do the delivery ceremony at Toulouse, with one painted frame (MSN137) and one unpainted frame (MSN160), as Korean Air did a few years ago at Toulouse with MSN035 and MSN075... That could explain why MSN160 landed back at Toulouse at FF, and also would explain why it was convoyed already, even if it planned for delivery in 2015... (edit)(why not even take pictures of both while inflight, MSN137 and MSN160  ) |
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mjoelnir
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Post by mjoelnir on May 16, 2014 18:23:27 GMT 1
I'm wondering if QR would like to do the delivery ceremony at Toulouse, with one painted frame (MSN137) and one unpainted frame (MSN160), as Korean Air did a few years ago at Toulouse with MSN035 and MSN075... That could explain why MSN160 landed back at Toulouse at FF, and also would explain why it was convoyed already, even if it planned for delivery in 2015... Are you sure with the delivery 2015? |
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Post by FabienA380 on May 16, 2014 18:25:22 GMT 1
That is the plan, 3 frames in 2014, 2 in both 2015 and 2016, and 3 in 2017. Though it may have changed, but any change would go against Airbus plans of 30 this year,... |
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XWB
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Post by XWB on May 16, 2014 18:32:04 GMT 1
The 30 deliveries are just for guidance.
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