Flying Hospital L-1011 to fly one last time

[ChasenSFO]

Looks like on social media, the operators posted that there was an "engine issue".

 

[MikeD]

Sounds like more photo opportunity and another takeoff. Lol.

If they happened to declare an emergency, one of my company partners would be one of the ARFF responders.

 

[Mattyg36]

That's awesome! Wish I could be there to watch it take off in person.

 

[ArcherII]

 

[Bear]

returning to TUS.

after 13 minutes.

 

[Autothrust Blue]

Holy crap I might be able to see this one fly.

Bonus age check! I've never seen an L10 in person.

I'm 26 lol

Wow

 

[Autothrust Blue]

So why do they smoke so much on start up?

The Federales can issue deviation authority.

 

[deadstick]

Sitting at the old TWA maintenance base at MCI.

 

[Cptnchia]

So why do they smoke so much on start up?

The engines use bleed air to seal the oil seals on the shaft. Until they're up to speed, some oil leaks into the combustion chamber. It's the same thing when someone drives around with a blown valve seal or worn piston rings.