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Aircraft mechanic. Bored at work. I have to stop fixing things so fast. Ask me something. Plane related or not.
Oct 13, 2016 6:35 AM
spaceMX
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27
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Aircraft mechanic. Bored at work. I have to stop fixing things so fast. Ask me something. Plane related or not.
BorisTheDownVoteDodger
Will you bitch slap the collective TSA for me?
IMadeThisUsernameAt1030
What are the most common things you fix?
spaceMX
Most common? I'd say changing tires and brakes. Been fixing a lot of bird strikes and lightning strikes lately as well.
TimeForSomeCereal
Boeing or Airbus? From a maintenance standpoint, of course.
spaceMX
I would have to side with Airbus. They make their planes quite maintenance friendly.
IfmynameisDICKdoesthatmakemeNSFW
"Because we're Delta Airlines, and life is a fu-cking nightmare.
spaceMX
In fact we're gunna frame you for murder. And you're gunna go to jail for 30 yearsssss.
dutchsmurf
What's for dinner tonite?
spaceMX
Chicken alfredo. Homemade. With broccoli and a good scotch.
WaitIsntBukkakeARestaurant
How many years of school did you go through to get that job?
spaceMX
2 years for the airframe and power plant license. Can get any job in the U.S. With it working on planes.
JeremyBeadlesHands
What are the lights underneath a plane for? You see them flying overhead at night with two white lights on in the centre.
spaceMX
If it's the flashing lights you're referring too those are anti collision lights so they are easily spotted by other aircraft
lllaaagrr
whats the difference between a boeng and an airbus
lllaaagrr
apparently its spelled boeing
DeathStarWasAnInsideJob
Where do the planes go for major maintenance like engine replacement
spaceMX
A company maintenance base with a hangar. Companies have several bases all over the country
vonrizzy
how can we get cheaper flights
spaceMX
Find another source of fuel airplanes can run on that doesn't require oil
SilverDust133
Thoughts on letting pets fly in their kennels?
spaceMX
In the plane I say no. I flew once and some lady brought her cat onboard (I'm allergic). It was horrible. In the cargo is a bad experience.
captainbuckkets
Why should I not be afraid of flying on a plane?
spaceMX
Because you're more likely to die driving than flying. More people driving on the road than flying. Planes are super safe.
michaelpaice2
Why not make a big post of the weirdest stuff you've come across?
spaceMX
Oh. I'm working on it
michaelpaice2
Great, thanks. I love those posts.
duncan5wan
What is the meaning of life?
IfmynameisDICKdoesthatmakemeNSFW
What's the standard checkup procedure between flights when there's a quick turnaround?
spaceMX
Usually the pilots do a quick walk around to make sure everything is still there. MX will do a routine check every 5 days or less.
IfmynameisDICKdoesthatmakemeNSFW
But like engine checks or anything? They don't happen? Or is engine/wing/flap status reported via electronics?
spaceMX
It's reported electronically as far as health goes. Like oil level, flap position and so on. Pilots usually just walk around for damage
ChipmunkChad
What's the one thing you weren't able to fix so fast?
spaceMX
Flight attendant fell through the floor in the galley where they keep the drinks. Had to tear apart the whole interior to fix the floor.
ChipmunkChad
Wow that's a weird thing to happen. Thanks for the answer!
spaceMX
No problem!
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spaceMX
Because matter cannot be created or destroyed. Just changed.
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spaceMX
Something went boom and then it got super hot and then too cold and stuff stuck together and there was just stuff. Floating around.
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spaceMX
She is 59. Sir bud. She married some guy named Dave. I refuse to call him dad.
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benm421
Ever had a quicky in the baggage deck?
spaceMX
Nope. Just the lavatory.
captainbuckkets
Elaborate