tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7553457216067299334.post2397398529913577436..comments2024-03-21T21:07:51.635-04:00Comments on All things 787: 787 and 747-8I news - November 7, 2010Ureshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10277326957559578045noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7553457216067299334.post-24489820753292684522010-11-08T14:49:53.754-05:002010-11-08T14:49:53.754-05:00Based on the location of the engine failure and th...Based on the location of the engine failure and the position of fuel tanks there is little oppertunity for an engine part to breach a fuel tank while the plane is flying at 550 MPH. There is a far greater concern about a breach of the cabin.GPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00455269267467323366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7553457216067299334.post-26687976767261655452010-11-08T10:46:31.375-05:002010-11-08T10:46:31.375-05:00Not just the hydraulic systems but I'm also wo...Not just the hydraulic systems but I'm also worried about very hot engines parts being flung into the wing fuel tanks.Ureshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10277326957559578045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7553457216067299334.post-59917151224702237652010-11-08T10:42:46.949-05:002010-11-08T10:42:46.949-05:00There was an article in the Wall St Journal today ...There was an article in the Wall St Journal today talking about the Airbus 380 incident that is troubling for Airbus as well. Parts from the exploding engine affected hydraulic control of the aircraft and landing gear. This reminds me of the design flaw in the Lockheed L-1011 when one had an engine failure. Airbus may need to look at placement of hydraulic systems to prevent future issues.GPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00455269267467323366noreply@blogger.com