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Apparently someone didn't tighten the lug nuts on this one. Second time this year a
wheel came of commercial jet. Last time it was a nose wheel there is only two. In case
there were 12 wheels so not as bad except the cars that got hit by the wheel assy.

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That is called "Pencil Whipped Maintenance" where the check list is checked off without actually doing the work.No second chances on mission critical work.For instance if a spec calls for 1 inch spacing of wiring cable ties,,you must use a ruler to ensure that they are correct.Somebody was "asleep at the wheel".

StarTech said:

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Apparently someone didn't tighten the lug nuts on this one. Second time this year a
wheel came of commercial jet. Last time it was a nose wheel there is only two. In case
there were 12 wheels so not as bad except the cars that got hit by the wheel assy.

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back in the 60's my brother forgot to tighten the lug nuts on a customer's car. . . tire rolled off the vehicle while owner was driving down main street in our little town. My Dad owned a tire and battery shop! ooooh. probably not too good for busines. However, he died a millionaire!

StarTech said:

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Apparently someone didn't tighten the lug nuts on this one. Second time this year a
wheel came of commercial jet. Last time it was a nose wheel there is only two. In case
there were 12 wheels so not as bad except the cars that got hit by the wheel assy.

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Just for information the wheels on large jets only have 1 large nut holding them to the axle, with 2 small safety bolts.

Avman said:

Just for information the wheels on large jets only have 1 large nut holding them to the axle, with 2 small safety bolts.

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As I said someone didn't do their job or someone sabotage it. No real reason for them to simply fall off. Now of course, I not planning flying anywhere soon.

Well at least no one can blame this one on me! Thank the Lord! I am so tired of everything that goes wrong being my fault. /s

Sure seems like a lot of weird stuff like this is happening.. I think there is evil amiss.

StarTech said:

As I said someone didn't do their job or someone sabotage it. No real reason for them to simply fall off. Now of course, I not planning flying anywhere soon.

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On something this critical, there should be a check system in place. First mechanic torques the wheel down, second mechanic double checks the wheel for correct torque, all procedures are noted in a log book.

It is Murphy at work.

Right now Boeing says can't even find the records for the plug door reinstall the blew out on the Alaskian airliner.

StarTech said:

It is Murphy at work.

Right now Boeing says can't even find the records for the plug door reinstall the blew out on the Alaskian airliner.

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From what I have read, the 'Boeing' system does not show the door ever being "removed" as it was only pivoted out of position and was still in contact with the fuselage. The 'Spirit" system would have shown the door as being "removed" with the same actions. So based on that, Boeing will not have records of a door being replaced that was never removed.

This is what happens when the pentagon interferes with private enterprise & forces a successful domestic manufacturer to merge with a failed military manufacturers and forces the military side to have a majority of board members .
So you outsource the most difficult bit and then have a scape goat for any problems that becomes a lawyers pic pic of word salad