Fred Robel
27 Years Experience
Au Gres, MI
Male, 49
I'm a licensed Aircraft Mechanic & Inspector with twenty five-plus years in the field. I've had a varied career so far, with time spent in the sheetmetal, mechanic, and inspection specialties. Most of my time is on heavy Boeing and McDonnell Douglas aircraft, of the passenger, cargo, and experimental type. This career isn't for everyone, but I enjoy it.
Please do NOT ask me to troubleshoot problems with your airplane, that is not what this Q&A is for.
If you are having a hard time grasping germ theory, probability, or the possible benefits of minimizing exposure vis-a-vis the tradeoff between prudent measures and what customers will tolerate; I suggest you inquire with the appropriate professional.
Because I'm not here for your BS.
WASH YOUR HANDS, WEAR A MASK.
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I am not privy to internal Boeing operation and policies.
Let me know when you have a question about being an aircraft technician or inspector.
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No. I have never worked on a B737 Max. The newest B737 I have worked on, is a -400.
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Depends on what you did, and what caused the accident.
If what you did was unrelated to the accidents cause, then you’re fine.
Conversely: if what you did caused the accident, it doesn’t matter when you performed the critical task. Today, last week, or last year. You could be held liable.
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We still use all the jump seats sometimes, if that’s what you mean. If we are carrying extra crew or maintenance personnel.
If you mean, “Can an aircraft mechanic fly jump seat somewhere as a company benefit?” Then I really don’t know. My company doesn’t do that. I suspect that would not be a common practice in the commercial airline world either.
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The DC-10 has the engine mounted above the fuselage through the vertical stab structure. A straight through intake-exhaust setup. As you noted.
The B727 has the intake set above the fuselage, and the engine and exhaust centerline of the fuselage. They use an S-duct to get the intake air down to the engine.
Lockheed L-1011 is set up similarly.
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DC-10s are just as safe as any other well maintained older aircraft. The notion that they are unsafe springs from ignorance.
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