Well this is clever

[ozzy72]

A bomb-bag that actually works, neat!
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-33650713

[Tug002]

Thanks for the link ozzy72. Nice to know they have finally figured out something that works . Now to get the airlines to use it.

Keep smiling
Tug

[logjam]

Soon we'll be asking the authorities to give us an app to let us know which aircraft is not using this.

[Flying Trucker]

Interesting read Mark...thanks for posting that Link...

[BLAZE]

I like how it's the perfect size to put both the bomb AND the bastard that brought the bomb
on the plane in. Two birds with one stone!

Don't take his shoe off, just leave it on and throw him in that flybag and let her rip. Revenge is
a dish best served cold!

[expat]

Good idea, but it is not very clear whether during the tests the aircraft were pressurised. I am guessing from the condition of them they were not. I would be very interested to see a pressurised test. I still think it would end in tears.....

Matt

[BLAZE]

Good idea, but it is not very clear whether during the tests the aircraft were pressurised. I am guessing from the condition of them they were not. I would be very interested to see a pressurised test. I still think it would end in tears.....

Matt

That's a good point! I wonder what that sudden shock/change in pressure would do.

[logjam]

I'm sure they haven't finished testing yet. Hopefully they have the same thoughts, or even already have the answers. It would be nice to incorporate a sensor of some sort to keep track of the installation.

[Katahu]

If I ever find myself working on a commercial jet as a mechanic, I will likely run into this.

From a weight and balance point of view, those bags look practical to incorporate since they will not add too much weight to the aircraft. As many of you know, weight and balance is a big deal for a plane.

But they will need to be certified by the FAA and approved by the aircraft manufacturer if an airline wants to use these bags. The FAA Form 8130 will likely be needed to allow these bags to be installed for a specific aircraft. I'm not sure if a Supplemental Type Certificate would be needed if these bags are not going to be impacting the structural or flight characteristics of the aircraft. Though it looks like they will impact the useful load of the aircraft.

Pardon me if I'm babbling about maintenance every so often. I got my Airframe rating a while ago and now I'm almost done going for my powerplant rating all of this stuff about aircraft this and aircraft that plus the impending FAA written, oral and practical exams are putting me on edge right now.