bush_cheney2004 Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 Apparently not. Mind you, as big as the plane is, there's not a lot of oil in it. Jet engines don't need much. Also, it's synthetic and I doubt any of it would be still on the surface after this long in the wind and wave. Depends on what you mean by "a lot". A modern jumbo has plenty of hydraulic fluid in it, (usually) three separate systems....left, center, and right. Each system has a reservoir tank plus heat exchangers, actuators, manifolds, fluid lines, etc. for a total of hundreds of liters of hydraulic fluid that has very specific discerning attributes. However, not all of this would be released into the ocean after a hull loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
On Guard for Thee Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 Depends on what you mean by "a lot". A modern jumbo has plenty of hydraulic fluid in it, (usually) three separate systems....left, center, and right. Each system has a reservoir tank plus heat exchangers, actuators, manifolds, fluid lines, etc. for a total of hundreds of liters of hydraulic fluid that has very specific discerning attributes. However, not all of this would be released into the ocean after a hull loss. Each engine in a 777 has about 20 litres in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bush_cheney2004 Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 Each engine in a 777 has about 20 litres in it. Total B777 hydraulic system fluid capacity is about 700 liters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shady Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 I think it's about time to end the search. You can only spend so much money and time, and I think a month, and $250 million dollars has been more than enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestCoastRunner Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 Do you two follow each other in these threads or what? Is this a conspiracy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestCoastRunner Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 Sorry, can't help myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bush_cheney2004 Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 (edited) Do you two follow each other in these threads or what? Is this a conspiracy? What ? I am interested in this topic at several levels...transportation disaster...system failure(s)...engineering challenge for recovery, etc. Boeing built the aircraft in Everett (been there many times), with several international parts suppliers. My nation and several others have assets deployed in this search...does yours ? Edited April 18, 2014 by bush_cheney2004 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
On Guard for Thee Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 I think it's about time to end the search. You can only spend so much money and time, and I think a month, and $250 million dollars has been more than enough. 250 million? Better recheck your numbers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestCoastRunner Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 You are trolling. Admit it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestCoastRunner Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 250 million? Better recheck your numbers. You aren't trolling! They were quiet for so long and all of a sudden, they are trolling this thread. Not much action elsewhere I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
On Guard for Thee Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 Sounds like the people who disregarded that information were the only ones to make it out alive. Yes and there is a lesson to be learned there for sure. BTW I'm sure you have heard of the Piper Alpha disaster in the North Sea back in '88 or so. when I started spending time on offshore rigs I had to sit through a bit of a course detailing what happenned there. Basically it came down to following orders got 166 people killed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestCoastRunner Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 There was only one lifeboat launched in the south korea disaster. What happened to the rest? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
On Guard for Thee Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 There was only one lifeboat launched in the south korea disaster. What happened to the rest? Well I'm at the mercy of the press of course but what I hear is that lifeboat was the one holding the captain and crew. The pax for the most part did what they were told and sat while she rolled over. Some may have tried but perhaps didn't know how to launch the lifeboats. Apparently there were a number of texts that got out while people awaited further instructions, which weren't about to come. It's a terrible thing, most of them were high school kids so they say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shady Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 250 million? Better recheck your numbers.Sorry about that. CNN has it at $234 million. My bad.http://www.cnn.com/2014/04/17/world/asia/malaysia-airlines-plane/index.html?c=world Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestCoastRunner Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 Yes, they were teenagers. I wonder if this could happen in BC waters? Our ferries carries vehicles as well. Of course this is moving into thread drift. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bush_cheney2004 Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 Yes, they were teenagers. I wonder if this could happen in BC waters? Our ferries carries vehicles as well. Of course this is moving into thread drift. Ya think ? Please try to stay on topic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestCoastRunner Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 Ya think ? Please try to stay on topic. Screw off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestCoastRunner Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 Ya think ? Please try to stay on topic. You have no idea how many times I need to backspace after I realize I may get suspended before responding with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bush_cheney2004 Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 (edited) You have no idea how many times I need to backspace after I realize I may get suspended before responding with you. Please try to stay on topic and all will be well. This is not the place to solve anger management issues. Canadians and many other nationals were lost on Flight MH370. Edited April 18, 2014 by bush_cheney2004 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
On Guard for Thee Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 Yes, they were teenagers. I wonder if this could happen in BC waters? Our ferries carries vehicles as well. Of course this is moving into thread drift. I suspect it could happen anywhere. People tend to follow direction in emergency situatioins. So if you're on a BC ferry and it starts to tip, at least head outside, preferably to the highside deck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunrutz Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 You have no idea how many times I need to backspace after I realize I may get suspended before responding with you. Perhaps you might consider that it is you who has the problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bleeding heart Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 Nothing wrong with WestCoastRunner. A fine poster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWTT Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 Nothing wrong with WestCoastRunner. A fine poster. Reading back on her comments, I think she was drinking or something. She is usually better than that in my opinion. WWWTT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bleeding heart Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 Nothing wrong with drinking. A fine past-time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestCoastRunner Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 Perhaps you might consider that it is you who has the problem. You give me far too much credit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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