Ask an Aircraft Mechanic anything

155 Questions

Last Answer on July 09, 2022

Good evening, what do you think about mandatory masks on aircraft?!

Asked by Martha almost 5 years ago

Mandatory masks on passenger planes are a GOOD thing.

Even when there is no scary pandemic, passenger planes are a good place to get sick.

So yeah. Wear a mask, people. Wash your hands. Don’t touch your face.

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Have you almost ever made a critical error or even been responsible for a air emergency?

Asked by Jamie almost 5 years ago

Honestly? Most of the things we do are “almost making a critical error”. In that if we judge things wrong, it can be critical.

No. I have never been responsible for an air emergency.

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Okay. Then why don’t they fly anymore

Asked by Mikey about 5 years ago

Look. I’m not going to get into an argument with you. You could very easily educate yourself about the aircraft type if you wish.

They don’t use DC-10s for passenger use much anymore for the same reason you don’t see 747-100’s and -200’s out there flying passengers much.

Economics.

Newer aircraft can fly the same amount of people for less money in operating and maintenance costs. That’s all aviation is really. It’s a money game.

Why don’t they fly 707s or DC-8s anymore in passenger mode? Money.

Why are they parking so many of the much newer A380 aircraft? Money.

If you ever see an older aircraft out there flying revenue flights; it’s because someone figured out a niche market where it makes financial sense to do it. Like Buffalo Air and their DC-3s.

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Is there radios on planes? Like to listen to music or talk shows?

Asked by Carla about 5 years ago

No idea. Google is your friend.

571 Votes

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Do airplanes have radios that can be turned on and pick up stations below and play over the PA for the passages to listen to?

Asked by Aaron over 5 years ago

The VHF radios in the cockpit can pick up some radio stations. But I’ve never heard them played over the PA system.

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Why did they stop flying the Concord?

Asked by Bill about 5 years ago

I love that you asked a question. But questions like that, I would just have to google, and read articles to try and find you an answer.

So let’s skip the middle man, and have you do that.

Cheers

568 Votes

Oh also are you ever going to answer or delete that question at the very bottom?

Asked by adf about 5 years ago

That was part of a 6 part question that someone asked about plugged up pitot static tubes. I put my answer to them on the 6th part of the question. I deleted parts 1 through 4 already, and must have missed the part 5.

Thank you for your concern. I will delete it now.

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