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by c170b53
Mon Jan 21, 2013 1:31 pm
Forum: Air Canada
Topic: Changes to Pass Travel
Replies: 32
Views: 24712

Re: Changes to Pass Travel

Oh boy...on a tight Flt, everybody lined up with their C1, all to get on in the same order sitting at the back, paying more than they should if there was a spot. Now at least the commuters costs will go down, not their blood px as getting on is still a test. Don't think it will end the dress-up game...
by c170b53
Sat Dec 22, 2012 11:09 am
Forum: Air Canada
Topic: Rouge
Replies: 75
Views: 19775

Re: Rouge

I think your right, relatively low times and cycles, Pratt powered. Checked some stats for those interested, high timers have > 100,000 hrs with avg flt 5 hours. My memory appears to be ok as the latest 767 acquired new were brought into the fleet in 2001 and presently have an avg of 50-60K hours av...
by c170b53
Fri Dec 21, 2012 6:03 pm
Forum: Air Canada
Topic: Rouge
Replies: 75
Views: 19775

Re: Rouge

The last 67's in the fleet entered service in the fall of 2001 I believe. Fins 658-661. I worked with Boeing on the last of their pre service mods in Wichita (659-661). I say believe because its been awhile. As for hours, we have retired aircraft because of their hours, 80000 isn't a big deal, it's ...
by c170b53
Sat Dec 08, 2012 6:41 am
Forum: Maintenance
Topic: Rumors of AME licensing change?
Replies: 32
Views: 6272

Re: Rumors of AME licensing change?

Going forward a combo licence more likely will be the E and M2 .The requirement is being driven more by the machine. The dividing lines as in the past will likely be required as new aircraft enter the marketplace. Remember the m9. ?, just as sure as they change it, they'll change it again.
by c170b53
Wed Nov 07, 2012 8:07 pm
Forum: Maintenance
Topic: AME shortage?
Replies: 105
Views: 19973

Re: AME shortage?

Based on the West Coast ; with respect to my last post; I find it's just too easy to slip into a spiral when there's polarity in opinions and I've been as guilty as anyone in the past. I know I have to work at being a bit more positive when On-Line and resist the notion that I'm (almost always) righ...
by c170b53
Tue Nov 06, 2012 11:27 pm
Forum: Maintenance
Topic: AME shortage?
Replies: 105
Views: 19973

Re: AME shortage?

I know of Poster FF from another forum and I may have even worked with him in the past, then again maybe I haven't but he has made many solid posts on a variety of topics.
Respect? There's a shortage!
It's too bad so many posts spiral into personnel attacks.
Good people are hard to find period.
by c170b53
Tue Oct 23, 2012 10:14 am
Forum: Maintenance
Topic: AME shortage?
Replies: 105
Views: 19973

Re: AME shortage?

NB that was.... interesting;
IFFP gave the bottom up reality view
This is how the game is played from the top http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/civilaviation/p ... r7-282.htm
by c170b53
Wed Aug 15, 2012 2:29 pm
Forum: Accidents, Incidents & Overdue Aircraft
Topic: Another plane crash near Brenda Mine west of Kelowna
Replies: 56
Views: 10632

Re: Another plane crash near Brenda Mine west of Kelowna

Risk tolerance...everyone has their own limit, judgement and skill to consider. Why all the negativity? I'll guess many have strayed into the uncomfortable zone and lived to know better in the future and there's also the possibility to not learn anything for the next time as well. The more I fly the...
by c170b53
Tue Jul 17, 2012 7:09 pm
Forum: Maintenance
Topic: AME shortage?
Replies: 105
Views: 19973

Re: AME shortage?

Aveos was a sham; those that chose to stay in many cases didn't have a choice. The amount of expertise that was thrown out is beyond comprehension. It was the only facility(west coast), I believe in NA that Boeing (other than themselves) had deemed capable to perform 767 pylon ad repairs. A good cre...
by c170b53
Tue Jul 17, 2012 10:18 am
Forum: Maintenance
Topic: AME shortage?
Replies: 105
Views: 19973

Re: AME shortage?

Yeah the Aveos guys are useless, that's why Major airlines come looking. In most cases, it's the skill set that doesn't match the situation. Those that have some time have a few choices. It's been awhile but we could change a 737 PP in 1.5 hrs. from pulling into the hangar to engine start. TCAS if y...
by c170b53
Thu Jun 21, 2012 9:41 am
Forum: Air Canada
Topic: Air Canada sells some B767s
Replies: 9
Views: 6592

Re: Air Canada sells some B767s

....with the snake eyes roll on the pylon AD, things may get really interesting.
by c170b53
Thu Jun 14, 2012 6:03 pm
Forum: Air Canada
Topic: Anything Positive about a low cost?
Replies: 36
Views: 8993

Re: Anything Positive about a low cost?

Just more employment for janitors when they move on to their next distraction.
by c170b53
Fri May 25, 2012 11:40 am
Forum: Maintenance
Topic: SFOH
Replies: 9
Views: 2567

Re: SFOH

More importantly is the shop an approved facility recognized by the FAA and authorized for the work performed?
by c170b53
Sun May 20, 2012 8:38 pm
Forum: Maintenance
Topic: 450 smoh in 15 years
Replies: 38
Views: 4991

Re: 450 smoh in 15 years

Last one cost me 5K with new mags but...you right it could go much much higher. That's why the unknowns often tip the decision to fold on a project and that's why there's plenty of carcasses out there.
by c170b53
Sun May 20, 2012 6:13 pm
Forum: Maintenance
Topic: 450 smoh in 15 years
Replies: 38
Views: 4991

Re: 450 smoh in 15 years

It can go either way; you may as IFFP suggests get away lucky. With a low time engine I'd take the conservative approach myself and have it torn down. If there's nothing wrong, you'll pay for bearings, rings, hardware and let the time continue. If there's more wrong then you won't mind paying for it...
by c170b53
Sat May 19, 2012 7:45 pm
Forum: Maintenance
Topic: 450 smoh in 15 years
Replies: 38
Views: 4991

Re: 450 smoh in 15 years

You know, you just don't know and that's why you'll have to pull a cylinder and take a look inside to have an idea. If you really concerned have it pulled apart, inspected, repaired if required and continue the time.
by c170b53
Fri May 18, 2012 8:36 am
Forum: Maintenance
Topic: loss of compression on lycoming
Replies: 17
Views: 2758

Re: loss of compression on lycoming

Carbon on seats or stems would be my first guess
by c170b53
Thu May 17, 2012 8:26 pm
Forum: Accidents, Incidents & Overdue Aircraft
Topic: Crash at Brenda Mines on BC Highway 97
Replies: 36
Views: 10798

Re: Crash at Brenda Mines on BC Highway 97

This was an amphib; with full fuel and passengers he must have been fairly heavy on the outbound.
by c170b53
Wed May 16, 2012 10:11 am
Forum: Maintenance
Topic: Virgin Atlantic YVR station Engineers
Replies: 4
Views: 1534

Re: Virgin Atlantic YVR station Engineers

ACM
by c170b53
Thu May 10, 2012 8:10 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Nova Scotia Gevernment to study moving Waterville Airport.
Replies: 10
Views: 5391

Re: Nova Scotia Gevernment to study moving Waterville Airpor

With the little flying going on at Greenwood (no money and no subs); why not allow civil access to that resource?
by c170b53
Sat May 05, 2012 7:55 pm
Forum: Air Canada
Topic: Morale stripping quotes, by Calin
Replies: 12
Views: 3118

Re: Morale stripping quotes, by Calin

The only legacy structure left is management...
by c170b53
Sat May 05, 2012 2:01 am
Forum: Air Canada
Topic: Tough quarter.
Replies: 3
Views: 1727

Re: Tough quarter.

That's our commander and its just another day at the Stalag ;
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by c170b53
Wed Apr 18, 2012 9:52 am
Forum: Air Canada
Topic: Air Canada sending Embraer 175/190s to Express
Replies: 133
Views: 39010

Re: Air Canada sending Embraer 175/190s to Express

AC bureaucrats would fight him every turn to remain inefficient.
by c170b53
Tue Apr 10, 2012 10:48 am
Forum: Air Canada
Topic: Air Canada threatens to fire Strachan over remarks on safety
Replies: 30
Views: 8851

Re: Air Canada threatens to fire Strachan over remarks on sa

Yeah right... spill the beans, ah... you first. I'm always careful of what I say as I know another website was forced to reveal the posters who were threatened with litigation. I don't think that these forums are any different. As for the MOT well, from the agency itself; there were differences in o...
by c170b53
Fri Apr 06, 2012 6:54 pm
Forum: Air Canada
Topic: Air Canada sending Embraer 175/190s to Express
Replies: 133
Views: 39010

Re: Air Canada sending Embraer 175/190s to Express

Even now people like C170B53 would blame it all on management rather than admit that unions are the reason that that much middle management is required to administer the many rules that exist (Sorry Rockie :D I'm just aspiring to gain the same notoriety as you seem to have been blessed with). There...

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