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I lost a 737 today

Postby expat » Thu Dec 13, 2007 11:26 am

I was towing a 737-800 back to the hanger today from the run up areas post high power run. Up the taxi way minding my own business, quick chat with ATC and "right turn Clyde". I turned right, my 737 went straight on. I hit the accelerator on the tug, so as not to be introduced to the engine pylon and the aircraft rolled to a gentle stop, braking was unnecessary as it was all up hill. This comes just one week or so after one of our A320's mounted a tug to the tune of a 2 month repair job. Twice in one week would you believe it, the heads of two towing arms gave up the ghost?

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2. And, if you have time to write the fault on a napkin and attach to it to the yoke.........you have time to write it in the tech log....see point 1.
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Re: I lost a 737 today

Postby Chris_F » Thu Dec 13, 2007 11:48 am

"I lost a 737 today"

Well, where were you when you last had it?  Did you check the pockets of your coat?

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Re: I lost a 737 today

Postby Isak922 » Thu Dec 13, 2007 11:53 am

How about between the couch cushions? Those things are notorious for losing items in!
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Re: I lost a 737 today

Postby Mobius » Thu Dec 13, 2007 12:14 pm

Retrace you're steps, when was the last time you remember having it?

I bet it will be in the last place you look. ;)


That has to be a scary thing to notice, you driving one way as the multimillion-dollar aircraft you're supposed to be towing goes the other way... :P ;)
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Re: I lost a 737 today

Postby Willit Run » Thu Dec 13, 2007 12:46 pm

That had to be scary!!!!

Did the same company make both?  Sounds like they are using cheap material on the towing arms.


My buddy had a boat trailer pass him one day without a tow vehicle, then he relized it was his!!!  He had forgotten to put the safety chains on and also put the cotter pin through the latch.  He was lucky it slowed down and went into a field. No damage done but, he never forgot to go over everything twice before he went anywhere!!
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Re: I lost a 737 today

Postby krigl » Thu Dec 13, 2007 1:04 pm

Waaah! Enough to make you go grey in an instant... :o
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Re: I lost a 737 today

Postby expat » Thu Dec 13, 2007 1:36 pm

How about between the couch cushions? Those things are notorious for losing items in!


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2. And, if you have time to write the fault on a napkin and attach to it to the yoke.........you have time to write it in the tech log....see point 1.
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Re: I lost a 737 today

Postby krigl » Thu Dec 13, 2007 6:32 pm

Maybe it's in the fridge? Check for tyremarks in the butter.

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Re: I lost a 737 today

Postby beaky » Thu Dec 13, 2007 6:45 pm

Good lookin' out, there... complacency is just as hazardous on the ground as in the air, especially in your work environment.
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Re: I lost a 737 today

Postby eno » Fri Dec 14, 2007 2:36 am

Has anyone checked your pockets?
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Re: I lost a 737 today

Postby expat » Fri Dec 14, 2007 9:09 am

Has anyone checked your pockets?



Is that a 737 in your pocket or are you just pleased to see me :o

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Re: I lost a 737 today

Postby machineman9 » Fri Dec 14, 2007 11:47 am

I bet it will be in the last place you look. ;)


It would be stupid to keep looking after youve found it... So of course its in the last place you would look  ;D
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