@cmarinh2 757's are used for flights shorter than 9 hours, if equipped with blended winglets and, ETOPS. 763's are most likely used for the intra European flights.
An inop APU is nothing to ever worry about. We fly airplanes frequently with deferred apu's. Some airplanes dont even have them. Its a luxury to have that unit to power the a/c, and is never needed for flight. Once the main engines are started the apu is shut down (typically), and all systems are powered by those main engines.
As pilots we are on the flight as well. We would never depart with a mechanical issue that could present a safety concern. We want to go home as well.
The pilot was very clear, honest, and sincere, and ultimately the airline followed FAA protocol. 40 passengers opted not to go on and are seeking compensation from American Airlines. The 757 has been problematic this time of the year with excess capacity, as this plane has been landing in San Juan for fuel fairly often. The 767 should be reinstituted for this route in the peak season for Brazil. I'll be on this flight in January, we'll see what happens.
What he's talking about is called an "airstart", which is the ground-based equipment they use when the aircraft's APU is down. Airstarts are quite common at Western airports... certainly nothing to be "disconcerted" about at all.
I am assuming this was MIA-GRU/GIG/CNF/REC/SSA? Just curious... what aircraft was this? 777, 767, or 757?
Ok if this pilot is going back onboard i would %100 go back also.
RonTxJediKnight 5 months ago 2
757 are almost non usable for flights over 6 hours.
why doesnt AA use the 763 for flight to Latin America
cmarinh2 11 months ago
@cmarinh2 757's are used for flights shorter than 9 hours, if equipped with blended winglets and, ETOPS. 763's are most likely used for the intra European flights.
jonathan97s 6 days ago
An inop APU is nothing to ever worry about. We fly airplanes frequently with deferred apu's. Some airplanes dont even have them. Its a luxury to have that unit to power the a/c, and is never needed for flight. Once the main engines are started the apu is shut down (typically), and all systems are powered by those main engines.
As pilots we are on the flight as well. We would never depart with a mechanical issue that could present a safety concern. We want to go home as well.
autopilotIMELd 2 years ago
The pilot was very clear, honest, and sincere, and ultimately the airline followed FAA protocol. 40 passengers opted not to go on and are seeking compensation from American Airlines. The 757 has been problematic this time of the year with excess capacity, as this plane has been landing in San Juan for fuel fairly often. The 767 should be reinstituted for this route in the peak season for Brazil. I'll be on this flight in January, we'll see what happens.
bv2112 2 years ago
Thanks... though I was wondering which particular flight this was
Joncorde 2 years ago
On the 757 it would be 980 MIA-SSA-REC-MIA
CubsFanJohn 2 years ago 2
What he's talking about is called an "airstart", which is the ground-based equipment they use when the aircraft's APU is down. Airstarts are quite common at Western airports... certainly nothing to be "disconcerted" about at all.
I am assuming this was MIA-GRU/GIG/CNF/REC/SSA? Just curious... what aircraft was this? 777, 767, or 757?
Joncorde 2 years ago
It is a 757 for REC/SSA.
767's on GIG and CNF
777 for GRU
CubsFanJohn 2 years ago 2