Fresh Air @ Southwest

[DispatchDragon]

the AA Md80 fiasco was amusing for us -- The Feds showed up and used our wiring bundles as an example for the great Silver fleet.


rather nice -- of course it does say something for the aging airframe program that SWA missed a spot -- BTW Scab patches are de riguer for us -- even so we keep what is referred to as a "scratch and dent" log which catalogues skin damage and patches to the ENTIRE airframe of every aircraft in the fleet and these must be checked on a periodic basic (in some cases to overnight (RON) inspections and at least performed every A4 check (usually about every 30 days)


Leif

[Chris Trott]

CBS 11 (KTVT) here in Dallas just ran a story on the 10pm news with more information, and it looks like Southwest keeps a similar log to you guys as they had information (via the FAA) in the report about the complete history and all cracks on the aircraft that had been previously repaired but not yet reskinned (last heavy check where the skin was replaced happened about 3 - 3 1/2 years ago).

[WhisperJet]

Well, no doubt that what has happened to this aircraft unquestionably is the result of poor maintenance.
And we've all learned to what this might lead.

Best,

Nick

[Garry Russell]

Best let the authorites decide what is the cause. ;-)

We don't really know any real facts about this

Garry

[WhisperJet]

We don't really know any real facts about this

No question, Garry. But here we can sort out pilot error, terrorism and constructional flaw from the very beginning.
Either way you put it - there's not much left then. ;-)

Cheers,

Nick

[Garry Russell]

Manufacturing fault???

Design fault????


We don't know.....that is the only sure thing. Has anyone comming to these conclusions examined the fault first hand.??


Garry

[WhisperJet]

Manufacturing fault??? Design fault????

... would be a reduction to that one particular aircraft. Maybe.
For in general, history doesn't prove too many examples of manufacturing faults discovered after 25 yrs of service. ;-)

Anyway - when it comes to saving money I don't trust noone no more...
They'll have to come up with explanations pretty soon.

So long it's all just discussion and it's all just speculating -
However following the aftermath of this story is gong to be fascinating!

Cheers,

Nick

[Garry Russell]

Indeed Nick

Garry

[Tomb]

nothing a bit of "speed tape" could have sorted, how many here remember and have used it i wonder, brings back memories that does lol.

[petermcleland]

nothing a bit of "speed tape" could have sorted, how many here remember and have used it i wonder, brings back memories that does lol.

I had some lurking in my car toolkit for many years