Battery Fire ... Full Scale
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Battery Fire ... Full Scale
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/arti...reamliner.html
Looks like its not just our models that are at risk of battery fire. Maybe they were using I NiCd charger on a LiPo
glad not one was hurt !
~V~
Looks like its not just our models that are at risk of battery fire. Maybe they were using I NiCd charger on a LiPo
glad not one was hurt !
~V~
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we laugh, but thats exactly what it was.. it was a lithium battery fire on the 787 dreamliner... dont know the reason, but the 787 is the new "electric" jet.. it has a massive electrical system because alot of the functions that were previously powered by bleed air, such as anti ice... are now electrically driven.. big fuel savings..
so its having some growing pains.. the FAA launched an airworthiness investigation today.. go figure..
so its having some growing pains.. the FAA launched an airworthiness investigation today.. go figure..
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As you well know, anything that 'bleeds' air for ANYTHING from your G suit to cockpit pressurization to whatever, reduces thrust. Boeing has chosen an engineering solution to not use bleed air in order to not reduce thrust and increase fuel efficiency. And, imagine that, there are some growing pains. Disclaimer: I'm a retired Navy fighter pilot now working for Boeing, but trust me, the F-22 has had significantly more problems than this and they continue production and flying. And, the F-14 (particularly with the POS P&W TF-30 engine) had staggering problems, but fought through them. Similarly, Boeing will figure this out and the 787 will be a great success. In my humble opinion, of course!
Regards,
Gus
Regards,
Gus
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ORIGINAL: mtnflyer14
I guess the future will tell whether all the Boeing engineers got it right or you did!
I guess the future will tell whether all the Boeing engineers got it right or you did!
[link]http://www.latimes.com/business/money/la-fi-mo-dreamliner-response-20130116,0,145010.story[/link]
Maybe the CEO will think twice before he dismisses concerns as "A slow news day" again.
Tailwinds,
John
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My comment on the Boeing engineers was regarding their use of electrical power for some functions instead of bleed air. The battery problems appear to be related to Lithium Ion batteries. The discrepant batteries are being investigated now to see if they were manufactured in the same lot, had similar discrepancies, etc. Boeing's contention is that we have over one million flight hours on that type battery with no issues. Lots of hard work, investigation and probably some engineering to do before this is resolved. More to come.
Regards,
Gus
Regards,
Gus
#24
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ORIGINAL:
United is the only airline in the US flying the 787.
United is the only airline in the US flying the 787.