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How frequently do airliners get their tires replaced?
It depends on how much the aircraft is flown and the conditions in which operated in. Airplane tyres are usually…
How can an A380 have 38,000 gallons of jet fuel in its wings when the wing cutaways do not show any wing tanks at all?
Aircraft wing fuel tanks are integral to the structure. The wing spars, the primary load-bearing structures, form the forward and…
How much fuel does a Boeing 747 burn per minute?
Imagine the immense power and efficiency of a Boeing 747 soaring through the skies. Every mile it covers, it consumes…
What is the function of an exhaust cone on an aircraft engine?
he construction of the entire exhaust system: the exhaust case, the exhaust cone (or tail cone), and their geometry, is…
Why is Bare Metal Inspection (BMI) so important ?
You can view hidden or hard to see damage on the aircraft fuselage skin. For example, lighting strikes on skin…
Why does the FD’s horizontal bar shift upwards while on takeoff roll in the A320?
The flight director bars in any aircraft shows the pilot or guides him in controlling an aircraft. It only appears…
How often do aircraft tyres burst upon landing? How dangerous is it usually, when it happens?
Like birdstrikes, tires blowing are rare but happen from time to time. Again, like birdstrikes, when it does happen, it…
Is water in an aircraft unfit to drink?
I am a pilot and work for an airline that subcontracts to a major airline and operates regional jets in…
Why is the A380 faster than the B777 even it’s much heavier and the engines produce less thrust than the GE 90 engines?
There is much to consider when answering this question. I’ll attempt to cover some of the key considerations, but not…
Why does Southwest Airlines only fly one model of plane?
It was the strategy of Southwest to keep only a fleet of 737’s for the following reasons: A. Maintenance and…