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Re: Perth January February March Movements
Posted: Thu Feb 24, 2011 7:38 pm
by Nafenn
DJ4149 (Perth - Phuket) VH-VUF returned to perth this arvo about 1-2 hours after departure. Blocked lavatory system. When they called back, they were 4t overweight - so i'm guessing they had to dump fuel - considering they took on about 14t of the stuff. I finished before it left, so dont know if it left again or not
Re: Perth January February March Movements
Posted: Thu Feb 24, 2011 10:13 pm
by Infernal
Would have been a hold and burn job.
The 737 doesn't have the ability to dump fuel
Re: Perth January February March Movements
Posted: Fri Feb 25, 2011 3:53 am
by Nafenn
AO11912 wrote:Would have been a hold and burn job.
The 737 doesn't have the ability to dump fuel
makes sence considering how long they were out
Re: Perth January February March Movements
Posted: Fri Feb 25, 2011 10:06 am
by Helitak_670
Only Boeing aircraft that can dump fuel is B727,B747,B757,B767,B777
Re: Perth January February March Movements
Posted: Fri Feb 25, 2011 10:19 am
by Infernal
It also depends on airline config, Qantas 767's and A333's are not fitted out with jettison
Re: Perth January February March Movements
Posted: Fri Feb 25, 2011 4:10 pm
by Nafenn
Nafenn wrote:DJ4149 (Perth - Phuket) VH-VUF returned to perth this arvo about 1-2 hours after departure. Blocked lavatory system. When they called back, they were 4t overweight - so i'm guessing they had to dump fuel - considering they took on about 14t of the stuff. I finished before it left, so dont know if it left again or not
Aircraft is still on the deck.
Pax were brought back to depart at 5am, but the aircraft was still not repaired. so another night in perth.
The issue is that the sensor is showing full when the tank is empty. Doesn't sound like a big problem, but that then locks out the toilets... and on a perth - phuket run, not a good thing.
Re: Perth January February March Movements
Posted: Fri Feb 25, 2011 5:53 pm
by Infernal
Nafenn wrote:Nafenn wrote:DJ4149 (Perth - Phuket) VH-VUF returned to perth this arvo about 1-2 hours after departure. Blocked lavatory system. When they called back, they were 4t overweight - so i'm guessing they had to dump fuel - considering they took on about 14t of the stuff. I finished before it left, so dont know if it left again or not
Aircraft is still on the deck.
Pax were brought back to depart at 5am, but the aircraft was still not repaired. so another night in perth.
The issue is that the sensor is showing full when the tank is empty. Doesn't sound like a big problem, but that then locks out the toilets... and on a perth - phuket run, not a good thing.
Last time I had that problem there was a coin stuck to the sensor
Re: Perth January February March Movements
Posted: Fri Feb 25, 2011 6:30 pm
by Nafenn
AO11912 wrote:Last time I had that problem there was a coin stuck to the sensor
Yeah, they still dont know whats wrong with it... they have tried swapping the sensors over, was still reading the same - so they dont know what the issue is, still. Last i heard they were checking wiring
Re: Perth January February March Movements
Posted: Sun Feb 27, 2011 9:25 am
by Helitak_670
Qantas B767's have fuel dump on them.
Re: Perth January February March Movements
Posted: Sun Feb 27, 2011 9:54 am
by written_ficton
Helitak_670 wrote:Qantas B767's have fuel dump on them.
Does this included the Ex - British Airways RR powered -336 examples?
Re: Perth January February March Movements
Posted: Mon Feb 28, 2011 10:28 am
by Helitak_670
Yes.
Re: Perth January February March Movements
Posted: Mon Feb 28, 2011 4:59 pm
by Infernal
VH-OJD B747-400 Operated todays PER SIN service
Re: Perth January February March Movements
Posted: Wed Mar 02, 2011 2:38 pm
by Nathan127
Apparently They Have Been Delayed Unknown For How Long But One Was Sent Back To Be Repainted Due to It Looking Bad Apparently And They Cannot Come into Perth Until The Old Fire station is knocked down because if they were to taxi past it is 2m clearance if they were on the centerline so they need to knock it down before they can come in.
So When They knock it does which is very soon we should see the VB A330's Arriving shortly after
Re: Perth January February March Movements
Posted: Wed Mar 02, 2011 3:21 pm
by Infernal
They are due to start in May.
The fire station will be going in the next week ir two.
Re: Perth January February March Movements
Posted: Wed Mar 02, 2011 5:25 pm
by Nafenn
AO11912 wrote:They are due to start in May.
The fire station will be going in the next week ir two.
supposedly they are taking it down slowly over 2 months... if they are - what a retarded plan!