The engineering investigation into the defect found that the bearings at the end of the attachment links for a wing trailing edge panel were showing signs of wear. The wear had progressed to a point where the panel was able to move slightly at the aft edge of the panel in flight hence the movement you noted in your video. These attachment links were changed, thereby addressing the issue of the wear, and the aircraft returned to service.
Although it's not dangerous, it is not perfectly normal! The part that is moving isn't a spoiler, the ground spoiler is adjacent to this section of wing. Based on the shadows, it appears that the speedbrakes aren't in the fully down position and the disruption to the airflow is causing the oscillations to that section of trailing edge. Even if the movement were a spoiler panel, it shouldn't oscillate. You were right to bring this to the attention of the crew.
Don't worry, that part of the wing is designed to flex like that. It's called a "Spoiler" -They're used to control the rate of descent from cruise altitude without the aircraft increasing speed, they allow air to pass through the wing. It's good that you weren't afraid to ask the crew, but it's perfectly normal.
Thanks alot. Im flying with monarch tommorow!
ProMinecraftJoe 5 months ago
No, this is not normal - Response from CAA.
The engineering investigation into the defect found that the bearings at the end of the attachment links for a wing trailing edge panel were showing signs of wear. The wear had progressed to a point where the panel was able to move slightly at the aft edge of the panel in flight hence the movement you noted in your video. These attachment links were changed, thereby addressing the issue of the wear, and the aircraft returned to service.
hurfordp 10 months ago
Although it's not dangerous, it is not perfectly normal! The part that is moving isn't a spoiler, the ground spoiler is adjacent to this section of wing. Based on the shadows, it appears that the speedbrakes aren't in the fully down position and the disruption to the airflow is causing the oscillations to that section of trailing edge. Even if the movement were a spoiler panel, it shouldn't oscillate. You were right to bring this to the attention of the crew.
MartinNeep 10 months ago
the 3 monarch 757 are trusty old planes , 1 has been in service since 1987 and the other 2 since 1988
SuperMole666 1 year ago
Don't worry, that part of the wing is designed to flex like that. It's called a "Spoiler" -They're used to control the rate of descent from cruise altitude without the aircraft increasing speed, they allow air to pass through the wing. It's good that you weren't afraid to ask the crew, but it's perfectly normal.
theboardshorts 1 year ago
flight engineer on a 757?? I dnt think so.... lol
M4TT1RHODES 1 year ago