My apologies for my original post, which I've now edited to greatly reduced size. It was my very first post on the forum, although I didn't meant to break any rules or ettique, written or unwritten. I just wanted to point out I've been a loyal customer of Southwest, continuing from AirTran prior to acquisition. So I have no ulterior motives, and didn't want to seem as if demonizing any entity. I.e., I know how easy it is for consumers to demonize companies, engineering and processes, seeing it from "the other side."
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08-28-2016
08:16 PM
08-28-2016
08:16 PM
Biker733777 Yeah, the fact that the blades were still intact kept the whole nacelle from being destroyed. I've seen pictures of when that doesn't happen, although it's nice they require the blades to not penetrate the cabin these days. That's a tall order on its own. As far as the panel, I really don't know much about the alignment and covers. If you say it was application of sealant or other things, then I believe you. It's just been one thing that has been bothering me for some time.
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08-28-2016
04:34 PM
08-28-2016
04:34 PM
Indeed, let's not demonize anyone here. The Boeing 737 is one of the most reliable and safest aircraft ever, especially considering Boeing didn't ever intend it to outsell the 727 when they designed it. The only thing I've ever wondered is if there was some misalignment further up on the cowling, that caused the panels not to be flushed. As I said, I'd rather share it -- and be totally wrong -- than not. This wasn't supposed to be a share that questioned the quality of either Boeing or Southwest. It was just something I've seen on several Southwest 737 aircraft, that I never really noticed on any other 737s I've flown over the years.
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I'm just going to put this out there, as I've asked around on various forums over the past months, with little feedback ... edit. I'd regularly see panels above the cowling of the CFM56 not flush with the panels or wing ... edit ... I apologize for not getting the aircraft's registration. - https://www.flickr.com/photos/thebs413/24121648049/in/dateposted-public/ I don't want to raise any alarms, or say there are any oversights in any maintenance or procedures ... edit ... I wanted to share, just in case. edit Thank you for your time, and I will continue to enjoy Southwest's service, ... edit ... as with AirTran since the mid '00s.
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