I figured it was the Aux pump wiring mod. We did a bunch at may station, but I was always able to avoid it. The guys that did it always complained it was a real pain andtime consuming. I never realised it was to protect the wiring from the hand pump handle motion. I know I've never used the hand pump. I'll bet many mechanics don't even know it exsists. I really think grounding the fleet was a huge overreaction. It's not like they missed some fuselage crack inspections which could cause the plane to rip open.
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Amen. All of this just because some AA taping of some wiring next to the auxiliary hydraulic hand pump was .25'' outside of the FAA parameters?! How does this endanger the aircraft or passenger saftey? It wouldn't seem to on first glance. Now we are hearing that this snap inspection of 80 Super 80's shows that most of them were in complete compliance anyways? Would someone please pull the stick out of the FAA's ass, this is just ridiculous.
While they are at it, why don't they take a look at NWA's DC-9 fleet that has been flying since LBJ was president. Judging from all of the recent incidents that scab maintenance hasn't exactly been up to par with what their real mechanics were able to do (before they laid them all off).
Worked at da hub in STL 1999 thru 2003 and it wasnt uncommon at all to use that pump to put some hydrastic fluid in. Worked good and saved the time of finding a hydraulic cart on a thru flight. FAA sees nothing but black and white, i's dotted and t's crossed, common sense doesnt apply.
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Most likely a case of FAA inspector extraordinaire Blosser aka "Peepers" flexing his limited muscle. He's been doing the same thing with the 80 Autopilot recently. Maybe some of you know, no placards being issued. Tul Tech walking very lightly on this one. Anyway, his superiors don't want to appear to be "in bed" with the company. One other thing, is it me or has anyone else noticed the company has been having a propensity to put the gas hog 80's on the ground lately? Snowstorm, rainstorm, autopilot, wire bundles... What will it be next??
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This just shows how much the FAA 'doesn't' know.
What do you have to do, use a micrometer?
This is bizarre, and should have been added to the ‘C’ check ‘if anything’.
As much crap that is out there and that’s all they can find?
Kudos to AA maintenance!
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What do you have to do, use a micrometer?
This is bizarre, and should have been added to the ‘C’ check ‘if anything’.
As much crap that is out there and that’s all they can find?
Kudos to AA maintenance!
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What do you expect from a bunch of 'paper pushers' ?
The 'talent' that knew are gone (retired/died/quit) , the inspectors that 'are' only understand the 'paper'!
Maybe we can get some H1B 'talent' in the FAA to correct this anomoly...
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Very true, but ...
Southwest, in effect, smeared egg all over the face of the FAA. All air carriers will pay dearly for that.
There are talented Inspectors at the FAA. It is not for lack of talent. It is how FAA oversight has been changed over the years from "Eyes on airplanes", to "eyes on paperwork", ensuring the appropriate documentation has been competed properly.What do you expect from a bunch of 'paper pushers' ?
The 'talent' that knew are gone (retired/died/quit) , the inspectors that 'are' only understand the 'paper'!
Maybe we can get some H1B 'talent' in the FAA to correct this anomoly...
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Not a ( STL ) thing, a common sense way to get skydrol in system without a service cart, used on field service trip when cart not handy.Must be an STL thing.
But I do agree the pump is rarley used, and FAA looks like a jackass for making a big deal about it.
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Just wait for the Oberstar hearing next week on the Southwest issue. The fun has only just begun. I will definitely tune in.....
