Most critical aircraft part?
Discussion
Had a passenger joyride recently in an 86 year biplane, powered by the same type of engine that took Lindbergh across the Atlantic.
Whilst hopefully few of the critical parts were actually themselves 86 years old, it did lead me to ponder on what single part, if it were to fail, would be most disastrous (pilot's heart excepted).
I opted for the nut that fixes the elevator cable to the elevator.
Any other thoughts?
Whilst hopefully few of the critical parts were actually themselves 86 years old, it did lead me to ponder on what single part, if it were to fail, would be most disastrous (pilot's heart excepted).
I opted for the nut that fixes the elevator cable to the elevator.
Any other thoughts?
Either the tail drive shaft driving the tail rotor, bendix shaft in the MGB or perhaps the mixing unit. A FADEC could be important but in the event of an emergency an engine shutdown isn't the be all and end all if the conditions are right for autorotation. Obviously this is on the B1.3 side of our aircraft and the greenies would disagree. The B1.1s out there would have a separate list for fixed wing.
Edited by EC225Eng on Monday 27th July 18:23
I'd say:
1. aileron control wire: port or starboard
2. elevator control wire
3. compression strutt - if this fails, wing will fold
4. main spar - things would look very bad for you if this gave up
5. control column failure
6. trim tab getting jammed could be interesting
least critical? probably the engine stopping!
1. aileron control wire: port or starboard
2. elevator control wire
3. compression strutt - if this fails, wing will fold
4. main spar - things would look very bad for you if this gave up
5. control column failure
6. trim tab getting jammed could be interesting
least critical? probably the engine stopping!
Collectingbrass said:
Standards people, standards. This is PH; surely the most critical part of the private jet is the champagne blow job?
In all seriousness, it must be pilot > autopilot > control surfaces > structure > landing gear?
This. Champagne blow jobs are THE most critical part of an aircraft. Champagne optional.In all seriousness, it must be pilot > autopilot > control surfaces > structure > landing gear?
rohrl said:
The pilot's control stick? What would he do if it snapped or became detached?
Use the copilot's? (aircraft dependant of course) I'd say main spar. You've a slim chance of a controlled/crash landing of sorts if various controls /systems fail, using engine thrust for directional control etc. If you're wings are no longer attached you are in trouble!
The most critical part of any aeroplane flight I've had since being married is the wife
I don't like the way the hostess looked at you
...........................................me
................the man in the seat behind us
The way the pilot keeps us hanging about at the end of the runway
the way the aeroplane took off it was far too steep
............................................shallow
the in flight movie
the screen with the map showing where we are
the food
no food
Why is it taking so long to get to....
bless her, she's decided not to fly any more
I don't like the way the hostess looked at you
...........................................me
................the man in the seat behind us
The way the pilot keeps us hanging about at the end of the runway
the way the aeroplane took off it was far too steep
............................................shallow
the in flight movie
the screen with the map showing where we are
the food
no food
Why is it taking so long to get to....
bless her, she's decided not to fly any more
Gassing Station | Boats, Planes & Trains | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff