✈️ LEAK CHECK WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING! 🔧
Ever wondered how technicians check for leaks on a Boeing 737 powered by the CFM LEAP-1B?
This procedure is performed with the engine running at idle, allowing technicians to inspect certain components under real operating conditions. Some leaks may only become apparent when the engine is running.
In some cases, special test equipment can also be used to measure the leak rate and help determine whether it falls within the permitted limits.
Aircraft maintenance is all about finding problems before they become serious. 👨🔧✈️
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NEW ANGLE: JET2 BOEING 737-800 RUNWAY EXCURSION
Another angle captures the dramatic moment yesterday when Jet2 Boeing 737-800 (G-JZHE), operating flight LS1310 from Venice, veered off the runway at Birmingham Airport, UK.
✈️ PLANNED TO LAND IN EDINBURGH… ENDED UP IN OSLO!
Do you know why the aircraft diverted? Bad weather or anything else?
✈️ EVER FELT LIKE THE WINGS WERE ABOUT TO SNAP DURING TURBULENCE? 😳
Take a look at how much the Boeing 737’s wings can flex! 👀
Here’s the surprising part: Wings are designed to bend, not stay rigid. That flexibility helps them absorb the aerodynamic loads experienced in flight.
So, the next time turbulence hits and you see those wings moving, remember: it’s a normal part of the aircraft’s design. 💪✈️
⚠️ BUT NEVER UNDERESTIMATE TURBULENCE! Even when the seatbelt sign is off, keeping your seatbelt fastened while seated can help protect you from unexpected bumps.
What do you do when turbulence hits?
🅰️ Stay calm and keep watching the view
🅱️ Grab the armrests and pray
🅲️ Start questioning every life decision
🅳️ I actually enjoy turbulence!
If your friend sent you this video and asked you if there was anything to worry about , what would you tell?🤔✈️
🚨 Cessna 208 Caravan Crashes Into Hill After Runway Excursion
A Cessna 208 Caravan operated by Asia One Air, registered as PK-LTF, veered off the runway upon landing and crashed sideways into a hill.
The impact tore off part of the aircraft’s landing gear. Two occupants sustained moderate injuries.
✈️ Aircraft: Cessna 208 Caravan
🏢 Operator: Asia One Air
🔎 Registration: PK-LTF
The Black Hawk’s Influence on China’s Z-20 Is Hard to Miss! 🚁👀
Decades of operational experience with the Black Hawk appear to have influenced the design of China’s Z-20 helicopter with similarities extending down to details like the concealed maintenance steps. Coincidence, inspiration, or engineering lessons learned? 🤔
What do you think?
A bird strike left a significant dent in the engine inlet nose lip. But here’s the surprising part: the aircraft was still cleared to fly! 😳
After the damage was measured and assessed, it was found acceptable for continued operation, with a permanent repair scheduled within the next 50 flight cycles.
A small bird, a big dent, and a decision that could have grounded the aircraft. This is where precise aircraft maintenance makes all the difference. 🔧
Would you feel comfortable flying on an aircraft with this kind of engine damage, even after it passed the inspection?
✅ Yes, if it’s within approved limits
❌ No, I’d want it repaired first
Let’s hear your thoughts! 👇✈️
Watch closely! Just moments after lifting off the runway, this aircraft suddenly lost altitude. 😨
🤔 Can you guess what caused this unexpected drop?✈️
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✈️ BOEING 737 vs AIRBUS A320: Battle of the Skies!
Two aviation giants, one mission: connecting the world.🌍
If you run an airline, which narrow-body aircraft would you buy? Boeing’s 737 or Airbus’s A320?✈️
LATAM A320 ENGINE FIRE DURING DEPARTURE IN LIMA
A LATAM Airbus A320 reportedly experienced an engine fire while preparing to depart from Jorge Chávez International Airport in Lima, Peru.
In a statement, the airline said an “unforeseen technical event” occurred before takeoff, prompting the preventive evacuation of all passengers to prioritize their safety.
✈️ Fortunately, the airline emphasized that passenger safety remained the top priority throughout the incident.
A risk you should never take as a pilot
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