Ask an Aircraft Mechanic anything

155 Questions

Last Answer on July 09, 2022

How are you supposed to wear a mask on a plane and be able to snack???

Asked by Sam over 4 years ago

Remove the mask to eat or drink. Replace it when you are done.

CORRECTED So after loosing 12B dollars Boeing last year they are giving their employees bonuses. How and why?

Asked by Tammie over 4 years ago

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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So you wanna be an Aircraft Mechanic?

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If you where not a Aircraft ‘Mechanic what job could you see yourself doing?

Asked by Question to all about 5 years ago

My wish would be to earn a living with my hobby of writing; and relegate my wrenching to hobby status.

Realistically, I could do well as a car mechanic; or I can be a fair carpenter when I choose to put the time into it.

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What was with all the airlines layoffs

Asked by Eichard over 4 years ago

There has been a worldwide pandemic going around. People are flying a LOT less these days; which means more empty passenger seats; which means fewer flights; which means fewer planes being used; which means more planes put into storage.

With fewer planes, you need a lot fewer people to run your airline; so lots of layoffs.

The government CARES act money delayed the layoffs for a while. But that money is gone now.

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How does the engine on I think its the 727 tri jet. On the DC-10 and some other modles its like on the wings. But the 727 does not look like it has some sort of exhaust

Asked by Seth over 4 years ago

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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What is the most complicated thing on a aircraft?

Asked by Auggie almost 5 years ago

The power plant.

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What do you think of this video? https://youtu.be/wP5gSGSEYMw

Asked by Mike over 4 years ago

I don't see the actual inciting incident in question on the video. So I guess I have no opinion.

Please keep your questions in the realm of aircraft mechanic related career questions.

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