Malaysia airlines emergency landing (hong kong)

[z987k]

28VDC system. 5 DC generators. Because Embraer.

Tell me more about how you can generate DC power by spinning things.

 

[wheelsup]

It is. But the fleet manager wanted to manage and second guess anyway.

Has to be more to that story.

 

[wheelsup]

Tell me more about how you can generate DC power by spinning things.

A DC motor will generate DC power when spun.

 

[SpiceWeasel]

Has to be more to that story.

No, our fleet manager sucks. I got a call from him saying I was not allowed to fly at any cruise speed without asking dispatch, despite our maneuvers and profiles section stating there are 3 approved cruise profiles.

Sometimes there isn't more to the story...

 

[amorris311]

No, our fleet manager sucks. I got a call from him saying I was not allowed to fly at any cruise speed without asking dispatch, despite our maneuvers and profiles section stating there are 3 approved cruise profiles.

Sometimes there isn't more to the story...

CT?

 

[Stone Cold]

A DC motor will generate DC power when spun.

...

 

[SpiceWeasel]

CT?

Yes.

 

[amorris311]

Yes.

Be glad he's just the fleet manager and not the CP.

 

[PropDriver]

No, our fleet manager sucks. I got a call from him saying I was not allowed to fly at any cruise speed without asking dispatch, despite our maneuvers and profiles section stating there are 3 approved cruise profiles.

Sometimes there isn't more to the story...

So...according to him, what speed are you supposed to fly during cruise flight?

 

[SpiceWeasel]

So...according to him, what speed are you supposed to fly during cruise flight?

Only 300/.74. No asking the controllers for more speed or less.

 

[PropDriver]

Only 300/.74. No asking the controllers for more speed or less.

Sounds like a wonderful guy to have as a boss.






NOT

 

[SpiceWeasel]

Sounds like a wonderful guy to have as a boss.






NOT

In fairness, he did say that the only way to not do the planned speed is to ask DX permission.

 

[PropDriver]

In fairness, he did say that the only way to not do the planned speed is to ask DX permission.

Ok I'll agree with him on that point

 

[ChasenSFO]

UA lost a 727 in the ocean off of LAX when they differed one generator, took off into night IMC, then lost an engine/generator. 3rd generator couldn't keep up and they went dark and spatial disorientation kicked in.

 

[z987k]

A DC motor will generate DC power when spun.

Technically... no. Look up commutator. And rectifier.

 

[Autothrust Blue]

UA lost a 727 in the ocean off of LAX when they differed one generator, took off into night IMC, then lost an engine/generator. 3rd generator couldn't keep up and they went dark and spatial disorientation kicked in.

Pack fans, yo.

Also, PROTECT ESSENTIAL. @Derg

 

[Beep]

It is. But the fleet manager wanted to manage and second guess anyway.

Sounds like something that should be reported to the safety department.

 

[Stone Cold]

I was going to poke the bear, but I'll leave it alone.

 

[SpiceWeasel]

Sounds like something that should be reported to the safety department.

He is the company rep in the safety department.

Was my first phone call from anyone for an ASAP in 6.5 years.

"We will consider that your one freebie" was what he told me.

@Seggy

 

[Beep]

He is the company rep in the safety department.

Was my first phone call from anyone for an ASAP in 6.5 years.

"We will consider that your one freebie" was what he told me.

@Seggy

Wow! What was the result of this after you got the union involved? This sounds like a serious safety problem here.