Poncho Posted March 10, 2017 Share Posted March 10, 2017 Iqaluit...we would stop there delivering airplanes once in awhile so I've worked out of Iqaluit a few times....I guess that's why my hands are permanently frozen.....a good read. http://www.popularmechanics.com/flight/airlines/a25590/changing-worlds-largest-engine/ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2strokemerc Posted March 10, 2017 Share Posted March 10, 2017 We've had two E/C in Anchorage for shutdowns. We trucked the engine up to there. I remember reading about that Swissair E/C and was glad it wasn't me going. We just did one yesterday and another about two weeks ago in YYZ. Usually takes us a day and a half. But us pansies in YYZ do it in a nice warm hangar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticCrusher Posted March 10, 2017 Share Posted March 10, 2017 Wait a couple of years, global warming should fix that nasty cold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poncho Posted March 10, 2017 Author Share Posted March 10, 2017 1 hour ago, ArcticCrusher said: Wait a couple of years, global warming should fix that nasty cold. Does that mean I won't need a new belted snow suit after all? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevieWonder Posted March 10, 2017 Share Posted March 10, 2017 6 minutes ago, Poncho said: Does that mean I won't need a new belted snow suit after all? Thought you rode naked ..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bladefever Posted March 10, 2017 Share Posted March 10, 2017 19 minutes ago, StevieWonder said: Thought you rode naked ..... It's called " Canadian Commando "......... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticCrusher Posted March 10, 2017 Share Posted March 10, 2017 51 minutes ago, Poncho said: Does that mean I won't need a new belted snow suit after all? Depends? Are you dressing for style, substance, functionality? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frostynuts Posted March 10, 2017 Share Posted March 10, 2017 Depends ? Puzzler told me Depends are warm, when wet. The belt must help to keep the heat from rising. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puzzleboy Posted March 10, 2017 Share Posted March 10, 2017 Everyone needs a belted coat..... 3 hours ago, Poncho said: Does that mean I won't need a new belted snow suit after all? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puzzleboy Posted March 10, 2017 Share Posted March 10, 2017 Poor Fuzzy. Sounds like the ol' lady was a bit aggressive with the strap-on last night....... still reeling with butthurt. 2 hours ago, Frostynuts said: Depends ? Puzzler told me Depends are warm, when wet. The belt must help to keep the heat from rising. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevieWonder Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 Lol , Strap on Sally !!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtserider Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 22 hours ago, 2strokemerc said: We've had two E/C in Anchorage for shutdowns. We trucked the engine up to there. I remember reading about that Swissair E/C and was glad it wasn't me going. We just did one yesterday and another about two weeks ago in YYZ. Usually takes us a day and a half. But us pansies in YYZ do it in a nice warm hangar. Why would they truck it? Too expensive to air ship? Is 747 only plane to hang one on the wing to get it there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puzzleboy Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 It would depend on where the replacement was coming from. And yep, air shipping (on wing) is very spendy. Especially with no passenger load. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2strokemerc Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 3 hours ago, gtserider said: Why would they truck it? Too expensive to air ship? Is 747 only plane to hang one on the wing to get it there? From YYZ to Anchorage by truck, probably thirty thousand dollars. I believe AC used the Antonov once for something and the price was much higher. The engine can be loaded and sent on it's way in a few hours. Send the guys and equipment, by the time everything gets organized it could be two days. Truck is half way there. Then by the time the old engine is on the ground the truck arrives. If truck is still not there the guys spend a day or two in the hotel and wait. Still cheaper than flying the engine on the Antonov. The 747 is the only airplane I know of that has what is called the "fifth pod". There has to be provision built into the wing at the factory so an engine can be hung and transported that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtserider Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 1 hour ago, 2strokemerc said: From YYZ to Anchorage by truck, probably thirty thousand dollars. I believe AC used the Antonov once for something and the price was much higher. The engine can be loaded and sent on it's way in a few hours. Send the guys and equipment, by the time everything gets organized it could be two days. Truck is half way there. Then by the time the old engine is on the ground the truck arrives. If truck is still not there the guys spend a day or two in the hotel and wait. Still cheaper than flying the engine on the Antonov. The 747 is the only airplane I know of that has what is called the "fifth pod". There has to be provision built into the wing at the factory so an engine can be hung and transported that way. Air India had a 'pod' and an engine--nothing to do with it's demise. I wonder if Puss has a pod on his doo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puzzleboy Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 (edited) Of course it had a pod AND an engine..... did you think they were going to dispatch on 3 engines and a pod? All new 850 Etecs have it..... so they can carry a spare short block, a fire extinguisher, and a spare bulkhead. Edited March 11, 2017 by Puzzleboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2strokemerc Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 22 minutes ago, Puzzleboy said: Of course it had a pod AND an engine..... did you think they were going to dispatch on 3 engines and a pod? All new 850 Etecs have it..... so they can carry a spare short block, a fire extinguisher, and a spare bulkhead. Nice to know that Bombardier engineering department is thinking ahead. Might need that stuff on the trail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poncho Posted March 11, 2017 Author Share Posted March 11, 2017 2 hours ago, 2strokemerc said: From YYZ to Anchorage by truck, probably thirty thousand dollars. I believe AC used the Antonov once for something and the price was much higher. The engine can be loaded and sent on it's way in a few hours. Send the guys and equipment, by the time everything gets organized it could be two days. Truck is half way there. Then by the time the old engine is on the ground the truck arrives. If truck is still not there the guys spend a day or two in the hotel and wait. Still cheaper than flying the engine on the Antonov. The 747 is the only airplane I know of that has what is called the "fifth pod". There has to be provision built into the wing at the factory so an engine can be hung and transported that way. If is was an old 747 or any other four engine jet they could have ferried it out empty on three but that is no longer an option with two engines.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puzzleboy Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 Yeah, except Air India was full of passengers.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poncho Posted March 11, 2017 Author Share Posted March 11, 2017 6 minutes ago, Puzzleboy said: Yeah, except Air India was full of passengers.... And that would matter....lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poncho Posted March 11, 2017 Author Share Posted March 11, 2017 4 hours ago, 2strokemerc said: From YYZ to Anchorage by truck, probably thirty thousand dollars. I believe AC used the Antonov once for something and the price was much higher. The engine can be loaded and sent on it's way in a few hours. Send the guys and equipment, by the time everything gets organized it could be two days. Truck is half way there. Then by the time the old engine is on the ground the truck arrives. If truck is still not there the guys spend a day or two in the hotel and wait. Still cheaper than flying the engine on the Antonov. The 747 is the only airplane I know of that has what is called the "fifth pod". There has to be provision built into the wing at the factory so an engine can be hung and transported that way. In this case Swiss used the Antonov to deliver the engine, it was the only option in Iqaluit. In Anchorage ground works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2strokemerc Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 18 minutes ago, Poncho said: In this case Swiss used the Antonov to deliver the engine, it was the only option in Iqaluit. In Anchorage ground works. I concur. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puzzleboy Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 It did to the Indians....... 16 hours ago, Poncho said: And that would matter....lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poncho Posted March 12, 2017 Author Share Posted March 12, 2017 Had lunch with my dad today and we talked about the amount of three engine ferry flights he has done during his career at Trans Canada Airlines/Air Canada. I had an old picture he took, late 1950's out the window of Vickers Viscount he ferried home from Cleveland on three engines.....that is the number four engine shutdown and feathered. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtserider Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 1 minute ago, Poncho said: Had lunch with my dad today and we talked about the amount of three engine ferry flights he has done during his career at Trans Canada Airlines/Air Canada. I had an old picture he took, late 1950's out the window of Vickers Viscount he ferried home from Cleveland on three engines.....that is the number four engine shutdown and feathered. Dad still flying? I'm guessing not,but what age did he fly too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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