rooster59 Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 Fire-damaged British Airways jet leaves Vegas for paint jobKEN RITTER, Associated PressLAS VEGAS (AP) — A British Airways jet that was damaged by fire during an aborted takeoff in September flew from Las Vegas to a California airport on Friday after six months of repairs including an engine replacement and fuselage patch.The Boeing 777 took a circuitous route over the Mojave Desert to Victorville, where it will be repainted before being flown back to the United Kingdom, airline spokeswoman Michele Kropf said.Flight records showed the big twin-engine aircraft departed McCarran International Airport about 1:30 p.m. and arrived 90 minutes later at Southern California Logistics Airport.The flight test followed engine testing late Thursday on an inactive runway at McCarran.A National Transportation Safety Board investigation of the Sept. 8 fire is continuing.British Airways Flight 2276 was barreling down a runway for takeoff and what would have been a 10-hour flight to London with 157 passengers and 13 crew members aboard when its left engine burst into flames.The plane screeched to a halt with fire and smoke billowing beneath the wing while all 170 people escaped down evacuation slides. No one was seriously hurt.Since then, the aircraft has remained in a corner of the McCarran property while the fire-damaged General Electric engine was removed and replaced by the manufacturer.Airport spokeswoman Christine Crews said Friday it racked up $65,000 in parking fees, and other costs once repairs began.Victoria Madden, a British Airways spokeswoman in New York, said in a statement that Boeing technicians worked to repair the aircraft "to the same high standards as if the aircraft was brand new."A Boeing spokesman referred questions to British Airways.The aircraft was built in 1998, outfitted with GE90 engines of the type used in most Boeing 777s. It was registered to British Airways a year later. In its 14 years of service, it flew nearly 77,000 hours, according to the British Civil Aviation Authority.Early NTSB findings were that a catastrophic failure occurred at a crucial compression point when the engine was under the highest pressure, although investigators said they weren't immediately sure what caused it.On the tarmac, investigators recovered several 7- to 8-inch fragments from the spool assembly of the high-pressure engine compressor. They noted some shards apparently sliced through the armored shell around the engine.GE Aviation spokesman Rick Kennedy said Friday the company examined more than 50 model GE90 engines of similar configuration and age, and found no anomalies and no clues about what might have caused the fire."Those engines were without issue," Kennedy said. "We're looking at other early-model GE90s to see if there's a pattern. So far, they haven't found anything."GE Aviation has said the spool, which holds the blades in the GE90-85B engine, was among the first made for that model in 1995.About 400 base GE90 engines are being used to power 167 aircraft worldwide, according to the company.Kennedy said the spool and blades of all GE90 engines built before 2001 are being inspected during scheduled overhaul and maintenance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinneil Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 Remind me never to fly with BA on a Boeing 777. After a major fire like happened to that plane it should have been scrapped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaiKneeTim Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 (edited) Remind me never to fly with BA on a Boeing 777. After a major fire like happened to that plane it should have been scrapped. Probably better if you don't fly ever again then, just in case the hundreds of thousands of aircraft in service have had major repairs or alterations, or what known as routine engineering in the aircraft industry!Or maybe you could ask airlines for the full service history of each aircraft before you decide to board!! Edited February 27, 2016 by ThaiKneeTim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuey747 Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 Colinneill... Do u have much experience in aviation engineering? I think not. Also, when u book your ticket, you aren't given the option of which model u would like to fly on!!!! Lol... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canopus1969 Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 British Airways Flight 2276 was barreling down a runway for takeoff - love the prose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinneil Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 Colinneill... Do u have much experience in aviation engineering? I think not. Also, when u book your ticket, you aren't given the option of which model u would like to fly on!!!! Lol... Yes i have ex RAF aircraft mechanical electrical. So i do know a little about the subject ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuey747 Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 So why say it should be scrapped and you'll never fly on a 777 again? Surely your knowledge would argue with your first comment? What on earth is going on inside your head? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinneil Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 So why say it should be scrapped and you'll never fly on a 777 again? Surely your knowledge would argue with your first comment? What on earth is going on inside your head? Probably different shit than is going on in yours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuey747 Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 Totally agree. I don't contradict myself... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuey747 Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 Anyway, lol, goodbye. I'm not going to argue with someone who argues with himself. Good luck booking your next flight when you tell the sales clerk that you don't want the aircraft to be a 777!!! Pmsl... You've made my day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenl Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 So why say it should be scrapped and you'll never fly on a 777 again? Surely your knowledge would argue with your first comment? What on earth is going on inside your head? But did he say that? He said he'd never fly with BA on a 777 again, which is of course very easy to accomplish, and different from your claim of his words. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuey747 Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 Eh? Did he say what? "It should be scrapped", yes. "I'll never fly with BA on a 777 again", yes. Now tell me how u go about choosing which aircraft you fly on is done! 777's are not actually exclusive to BA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenl Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 Eh? Did he say what? "It should be scrapped", yes. "I'll never fly with BA on a 777 again", yes. Now tell me how u go about choosing which aircraft you fly on is done! 777's are not actually exclusive to BA. Sorry to see your comprehensive reading skills are not very high. Have a good day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuey747 Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 Eh? Did he say what? "It should be scrapped", yes. "I'll never fly with BA on a 777 again", yes. Now tell me how u go about choosing which aircraft you fly on is done! 777's are not actually exclusive to BA.Sorry to see your comprehensive reading skills are not very high.Have a good day. You didn't answer my question. How... can... you... choose... the... model... of... aircraft... you... fly...on... when... you...buy... your... ticket? An Emirates 777 is the same as a BA 777... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Mega Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 Eh? Did he say what? "It should be scrapped", yes. "I'll never fly with BA on a 777 again", yes. Now tell me how u go about choosing which aircraft you fly on is done! 777's are not actually exclusive to BA.Sorry to see your comprehensive reading skills are not very high. Have a good day. You didn't answer my question. How... can... you... choose... the... model... of... aircraft... you... fly...on... when... you...buy... your... ticket? An Emirates 777 is the same as a BA 777... BA 777-200 = GE engine. Emirates 777-200 = RR engine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuey747 Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 Ok... GE, P&W, RR... You telling me you know which engine it has when you buy your ticket? Obviously you do... but I'm not questioning you Don. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaiKneeTim Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 Colinneill... Do u have much experience in aviation engineering? I think not. Also, when u book your ticket, you aren't given the option of which model u would like to fly on!!!! Lol...Yes i have ex RAF aircraft mechanical electrical.So i do know a little about the subject ok. You should know better then! How familiar are you with Hercules and Tristar aircraft, do you know what they did with the Mark I to make Mark III Herc's, and do you know what they did to the Tristars to turn them into multi-role aircraft? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Mega Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 I know you are not questioning me but to make a blanket statement all 777 aircraft are the same is a bit wide of the mark dont you think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuey747 Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 In fact I'm outta here... Got a plane to catch... Gotta make sure I'm happy with the choice if engine before I get on! <deleted>... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuey747 Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 C-130 ThaiKneeTim... Cheers... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenl Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 Eh? Did he say what? "It should be scrapped", yes. "I'll never fly with BA on a 777 again", yes. Now tell me how u go about choosing which aircraft you fly on is done! 777's are not actually exclusive to BA.Sorry to see your comprehensive reading skills are not very high.Have a good day. You didn't answer my question. How... can... you... choose... the... model... of... aircraft... you... fly...on... when... you...buy... your... ticket?An Emirates 777 is the same as a BA 777... You can't read. He never said he is not flying 777 again, he said he was not flying BA 777 again. So no flying BA means also no flying BA 777. And scrapping clearly referred to this one particular aircraft. And now back to bed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuey747 Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 Seriously I have to get going... No offence to anyone intended. It's said that people with a sense if humour lead happier lives. (and yes Don, very wide off the mark! My bad...) Cheers... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombat1943 Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 Remind me never to fly with BA on a Boeing 777. After a major fire like happened to that plane it should have been scrapped. I have 19,000 hours flying, 7,000 Captain on B767-300ER with GE engines. Never an engine shutdown, one technical diversion due to a fuel leak - not an engine problem. Please - talk with your mouth not the other end of your body. "Should have been scrapped". Stoopid is as stoopid does . . . . ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Mega Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 So what your saying there wombat your experience with the 777 is roughly about zero ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanukjim Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 Remind me never to fly with BA on a Boeing 777. After a major fire like happened to that plane it should have been scrapped. Your statement shows that you know crap about airplanes or their engines..Keep your head in the sand as the world might just frighten you . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanukjim Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 Remind me never to fly with BA on a Boeing 777. After a major fire like happened to that plane it should have been scrapped. Probably better if you don't fly ever again then, just in case the hundreds of thousands of aircraft in service have had major repairs or alterations, or what known as routine engineering in the aircraft industry!Or maybe you could ask airlines for the full service history of each aircraft before you decide to board!! He proberly one of these ignorant people that are frightened of flying and have no idea that riding in a car has the potential of causing your death by a factor of a 1000 over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanukjim Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 Colinneill... Do u have much experience in aviation engineering? I think not. Also, when u book your ticket, you aren't given the option of which model u would like to fly on!!!! Lol... stuey747 is that an AA aircraft in your photo ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanukjim Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 Colinneill... Do u have much experience in aviation engineering? I think not. Also, when u book your ticket, you aren't given the option of which model u would like to fly on!!!! Lol... Yes i have ex RAF aircraft mechanical electrical. So i do know a little about the subject ok. WOW,You must have been working the supply department or such in the RAF,because you show a lot of stupidity as an "ENGINEER?" of anything.I am sure that The RAF must have true engineers working there to keep there birds in the air.dDo you have dementia or are did you truly mean that original statement ? Oh Yes .Me ? First turned a wrench on an aircraft engine in 1956 and finally retired in 2006 doing upgrades on all Chinese 737 aircraft engines for Honeywell.Both FAA and CAA certificates Air frame,Mechanical,and Electrical,plus a radio licences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldsailor35 Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 Remind me never to fly with BA on a Boeing 777. After a major fire like happened to that plane it should have been scrapped. You a commercial aircraft expert then ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldsailor35 Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 Colinneill... Do u have much experience in aviation engineering? I think not. Also, when u book your ticket, you aren't given the option of which model u would like to fly on!!!! Lol... Yes i have ex RAF aircraft mechanical electrical. So i do know a little about the subject ok. No wonder GB is in debt after having to scrap all those RAF a/c with problems. Was that your job to scrap them' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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