NY Times isn't worth lining a monkey cage. ALL airlines are on progressive
maintenance schedules which are based on number of cycles or hours of
operation for each component on the engine AND the air frame.
The implication it had not been touched in 18 years is both false and
absurd reporting by
And pick and pull will not sell a car that is in the yard. Sucks seeing cars
that are probably quite restorable getting scrapped.
Rick
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NY Times reported that the engine was almost 18 years old...
They also pointed out that nobody had died in an American air crash in like 9
years.
-Curt
On Wednesday, April 18, 2018, 5:11:19 PM EDT, Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
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I was on one of these birds once when the starbo
How sad.
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> Saw the attached at a pickinpull, south of cincinnati
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Being deeply involved in the aviation parts supply chain for 50 years, I
find it very unlikely failure was due to a "counterfeit part". I can say
with firm conviction the entire maintenance supply chain that involves
Southwest Airlines is and will be bending over and grabbing their socks for
some t
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Where's Rolf when this car needs him?
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For many years SWA farmed out maintenance to non union Co. to avoid
organizing & oversight. Not sure it is,still true.
Dwight Giles Jr.
Wickford RI
On Apr 18, 2018 6:46 PM, "OK Don via Mercedes"
wrote:
I am more worried about the maintenance policies and procedures of the
airline than the crews
I am more worried about the maintenance policies and procedures of the
airline than the crews, either set. It's really the bean counters that do
the damage . . .
For the most part, the provenance of every bolt, etc. in the aircraft can
be traced back to the raw materials, at least that's what I've
I think it is all due to crude prices being up, caused by concerns over Syria
and the region. It may not last too long according to the NPR business news.
Greg
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Still in MD. Keeping an eye on you!
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Curley - still in Iowa?
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Prices on the coast have jumped up 40¢ in the past month. Driving 1000
miles on the weekend, I noticed a low of $2.219 and a high of 2.649.
Dissel from 2.699 to 3.049 or more. (some places I didn't even take
notice when the first digit was 3!)
"the economy has heated up" thus the price
I think I am more worried about the quality of the maintenance crews
than the air crews.
RB
On 18/04/2018 4:19 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote:
Some of the yupeen and asian airlines are pretty good also. Luthansa
and Aer Lingus come to mind, although Ryanair now is very high on the
lis
Some of the yupeen and asian airlines are pretty good also. Luthansa
and Aer Lingus come to mind, although Ryanair now is very high on the
list of safest, but I have not flown on that one. Singapore used to be
very good, but I don't know how they stack up now.
I enjoyed flying when the pil
I was on one of these birds once when the starboard engine failed. It was quite
noticeable! I think I commented: "THAT was interesting!" IIRC we were bound for
PDX from San Jose, did an emergency landing in Medford(?) and were bussed up
the rest of the way.
Do birds fly at 35,000 ft.?
I was wo
Agree and agree!
SWMBO absolutely agrees regarding military training. She worked in the pilot
training unit at Alaska Air.
Greg
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I like to sit within a few rows of the back. It is the most survivable
position. I kept my seatbelt fastened, if loose, all the time, unless I
was out of the seat every time I have flown as an adult. You get
treated like a dog or hog if you sit in the back, but to me it is worth
that to be
Based on the very limited pictures of the damaged engine, it appears the
fan lost blades, or the fan hub failed. The result looks like fan
containment ring was destroyed which indicates to me an abrupt and complete
failure of the fan hub, or the fan gear box. Subsequent nacelle damage, aft
of the f
Yes - don't sit opposite/between the engines - a few rows either in front
or behind should be fine. As fast as those engines turn, I'm surprised that
this doesn't happen more often. It's a testament to the care given in the
engineering and construction of turbine engines, as reflected in their cost
I agree that she was killed by the shrapnel, then further beaten by the
slip stream. IIRC, those pilots get frequent simulator training on handling
just such an event. If they can keep their head when it happens in real
life, they should be fine. However, that is not a given since we're "all
human"
On 18/04/2018 12:45 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote:
They pulled somebody back in who lived but is in the hospital. I would assume
one got sucked completely out.
Only one death - the woman who was partly sucked out of the plane but
was pulled back in.
She survived the landing but l
Might not save you. I believe the news report said more than one of the
passengers was hit by some of the shrapnel.
RB
On 18/04/2018 12:27 PM, Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes wrote:
I think I'll stick to aisle seats in the future.
Greg
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Seems very likely the individual was struck by parts from the engine
destruction causing fatal injury. Being sucked out the window was
"secondary injury".
Cruise speed at 35,000 ft is normally .8 Mach which translates to "around"
550 kph airspeed. [Mach is the speed of sound through air. Air densit
Both things can be true, IMO.
Military training is (IMO) why US airlines have better cockpit crews than other
airlines.
> -Original Message-
> From: Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
> ...
>
> Maybe I have a different point of view but when these sort of things happen
> they call the p
The "breaking news" initial reports were ambiguous and confusing, as they often
are. But at this point it looks like Max has it right.
Greg
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My understanding is that one lady got sucked out up to her waist,
passengers pulled her back in, but she died later. I don't think anyone
else got sucked out. The first report (cabin crew report to flight deck)
of any bad news is almost always worse than reality, or interpreted with a
bias toward
Listen to the audio. A normal person would freak out, she's as cool as ice...
-Curt
On Wednesday, April 18, 2018, 1:33:28 PM EDT, Kaleb C. Striplin via
Mercedes wrote:
So I take it 1 person got sucked out and the other person got half way sucked
out but then pulled them back in.
Ma
I've also been unimpressed by the Veloster, specifically I hated the window
controls, it felt like they were in exactly the wrong place...
-Curt
On Wednesday, April 18, 2018, 12:41:58 PM EDT, Mike Esh via Mercedes
wrote:
I am driving from Kalamazoo, MI to visit my daughter at 5213 J
Evaporative cooler or do you mean peltier device which is a thermoelectric
cooler?
-Curt
On Wednesday, April 18, 2018, 12:41:37 PM EDT, Dan--- via Mercedes
wrote:
Understand that “refrigerator” is really a misnomer in this case. It’s
actually a type of evaporative cooler, like the
The Hyundaiaiaia that SWMBA owned had extended warranty purchased, so it was
able to be passed on to the next owner
clay
1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone green
1986 SDL - Polei
1982 300 SD - Allen
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1976 300D - Blei Vanst - it loo
> On April 18, 2018 at 1:38 PM Dan--- via Mercedes
> wrote:
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>
> They had those for some models as well.
Did the 126 version look like this?
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They pulled somebody back in who lived but is in the hospital. I would assume
one got sucked completely out.
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> On Apr 18, 2018, at 12:35 PM, Dan--- via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Not to be gross, but one of the first things I noticed when I saw the blown
> out window and the
They had those for some models as well. The one I was referring to was optional
on the W140s.
-D
> On Apr 18, 2018, at 1:34 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> This one appears to be mounted in between the 2 front seats.
>
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>> On Apr 18, 2018, at 12:32 PM
Not to be gross, but one of the first things I noticed when I saw the blown out
window and the fuselage was the smear of blood running back from the window
opening. That lady never had a chance. Can you imagine having your upper torso
and head sucked out into the air stream at 300+ mph?
Whatev
This one appears to be mounted in between the 2 front seats.
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> On Apr 18, 2018, at 12:32 PM, Dan--- via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> I didn’t look at this particular item, but I’m referring to a cooler box that
> went in the center of the back seat above where the center armrest
So I take it 1 person got sucked out and the other person got half way sucked
out but then pulled them back in.
Maybe I have a different point of view but when these sort of things happen
they call the pilot a hero. I call it them doing their job.
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> On Apr 18, 2018, at 12:2
I didn’t look at this particular item, but I’m referring to a cooler box that
went in the center of the back seat above where the center armrest folds up. It
is a factory option, but very rare.
-D
> On Apr 18, 2018, at 1:28 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Whatever it is, it’s
Coworker has a Veloster that they bought new two years ago. Major POS.
Reliability has been good, but interior material quality is awful. Legends
rubbing off knobs and switches, shifter boot coming apart, etc.
I thought the Korean cars were supposed to be fairly decent. This thing has
the l
Whatever it is, it’s not a factory item is it?
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> On Apr 18, 2018, at 12:24 PM, Dan--- via Mercedes
> wrote:
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> Yeah, it’s one of those electrical heat transfer thingies.
>
> -D
>
>> On Apr 18, 2018, at 12:49 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes
>> wrote:
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>>
>>> On April 1
I think I'll stick to aisle seats in the future.
Greg
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So you can get a dui from cold ones?
Dwight Giles Jr.
Wickford RI
On Apr 18, 2018 1:24 PM, "Dan--- via Mercedes"
wrote:
> Yeah, it’s one of those electrical heat transfer thingies.
>
> -D
>
> > On Apr 18, 2018, at 12:49 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >
> >
> >>
Yeah, it’s one of those electrical heat transfer thingies.
-D
> On Apr 18, 2018, at 12:49 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
>
>> On April 18, 2018 at 12:41 PM Dan--- via Mercedes
>> wrote:
>>
>>
>> Understand that “refrigerator” is really a misnomer in this case. It’s
>> actually a
> On April 18, 2018 at 12:41 PM Dan--- via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
>
> Understand that “refrigerator” is really a misnomer in this case. It’s
> actually a type of evaporative cooler, like the cheap dorm fridges that
> aren’t real refrigerators.
Evaporative? You put water in it and it works lik
> On April 18, 2018 at 12:41 PM Mike Esh via Mercedes
> wrote:
> One odd thing is that the warrantee from the new car does not transfer to
> the new owner. Each new owner must purchase a new warrantee package if they
> want to. Is that normal?
That's normal for the 10 year / 100,000 mile
I am driving from Kalamazoo, MI to visit my daughter at 5213 Jim Hogg, Austin
TX. (love that street name) I’m leaving this Friday and returning on or about
next Friday. I will be driving my 1985 300D. Does anyone in-between/on the
way (within reason) need anything picked up and delivered? It
Understand that “refrigerator” is really a misnomer in this case. It’s actually
a type of evaporative cooler, like the cheap dorm fridges that aren’t real
refrigerators. It keeps things cool, but not cold.
If you’re referencing the skis in the trunk option, that’s VERY rare here.
I’ve only se
I'm debating what to put in the ASV for next winter. Its down to M1 5w40 or
Rotella T6 in 5w40. The only reason I'm considering Rotella is cost. If the
machine gets 40 hours on it for the season I'd be surprised. I want the thinner
oil for easier starting...
-Curt
On Wednesday, April 18,
I don't feel quite so bad now. $8 K is over my limit.
On Wed, Apr 18, 2018 at 9:24 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes
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> Looks like your T-Bird was a bargain. It went for a little over $8k.
> That seems like a pretty good deal.
>
> -D
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I WANT THAT OPTION in the worst way.
On Wed, Apr 18, 2018 at 6:33 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> Been an obscure option for a long time. Sort of like the option for
> storing skis in the trunk.
>
> -D
>
> > On Apr 17, 2018, at 10:09 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes <
>
Yes when I first put M1 in my 79 240D it would pop right off on a triple
glow,at 10F. Not surprised at these results. Used to use the 5w-40.
Dwight Giles Jr.
Wickford RI
On Apr 18, 2018 12:43 AM, "clay monroe via Mercedes"
wrote:
> Randy,
>
> YES, M1 is the bomb when it comes to cold temps.
>
>
https://foxtrotalpha.jalopnik.com/the-pilot-who-saved-that-southwest-flight-is-a-badass-1825341463
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Looks like your T-Bird was a bargain. It went for a little over $8k. That
seems like a pretty good deal.
-D
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2.2
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> On Apr 17, 2018, at 11:51 PM, clay monroe via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Is this the 2.2 or the 2.5?
>
> I think these return something in the very high 30’s to low 40’s at freeway
> speeds. In town it drops to high 20’s
>
> clay
>
> 1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone g
Been an obscure option for a long time. Sort of like the option for storing
skis in the trunk.
-D
> On Apr 17, 2018, at 10:09 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Rare something. Who knew you could get a MB frig?
>
> Dwight Giles Jr.
> Wickford RI
>
> On Apr 17, 2018 10:03 PM, "Kaleb
By the time I've (hopefully!) removed all those little spots, I'll need some of
that "good" IPA to finish he job, Dwight. [:o)
Gerry
> Glad you are not wasting good,IPA.
>
> Dwight Giles Jr.
> Wickford RI
>
> On Apr 17, 2018 6:49 PM, "Dan Penoff via Mercedes"
> wrote:
>
> > I would start with
Thanks, Clay,
It isn't sap, it's some sort of very soft objects not more than 3/4" long that
sort of break up when you squeeze them; possibly oak.
Gerry
> I vote for peanut butter to remove the sap.
>
> As for stain, I am not sure what will be best. I would at least try a dilute
> hydrogen pe
Thanks, Dan.
Hopefully something will work since it's a near perfect finish.
Gerry
> I would start with some 50-50 mix of IPA (not beer, isopropyl alcohol) and
> water and if that doesn’t phase it, 3M General Purpose Adhesive Cleaner,
> 08984. You can often find it at WalMart or at a good NAPA f
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