My last engine change....

[Dan4th]

But WHY??????????????

[Saracenman]

ZA150 is the epitome of VC10s - the last Super built, and a real beauty

sm

[Dan4th]

Any steps being taken?

Even Baby Ones????????

Danf.

[Za150]

But WHY??????????????

Because it was the first VC10 i ever few on!

[Dan4th]

And is it the best one in service?

D.

[Za150]

i have some pictures to upload once i have fed and watered the family

[Dan4th]

Nuther question:

IF she gets saved, RAF markings or BOAC livery?

Danf.

[Xplumberlives]

Split it half on each side! Before the LOTTERY COMMISSION lay down rules!

[Mackrick]

Not a C1 then Olly or a K4 ... agree it would have to be a 3 point tanker so ZA 150 would be a good choice

[Za150]

Not a C1 then Olly or a K4 ... agree it would have to be a 3 point tanker so ZA 150 would be a good choice

I would love a K3, but sadly the K3/4 all have high hours on them and are getting towards the end on there useful life were as the C's have been looked after better and have less hours

[Mackrick]

Not a C1 then Olly or a K4 ... agree it would have to be a 3 point tanker so ZA 150 would be a good choice

I would love a K3, but sadly the K3/4 all have high hours on them and are getting towards the end on there useful life were as the C's have been looked after better and have less hours

Hours aren't everything as you know .. the FI is important ....
Time will tell though as the OSD approaches ....

[Xplumberlives]

Surely it would only be a taxiable example that would be preserved, or do you realistically hope to keep one flying?

[Bubbles]

i did hear that someone apparently said that 5 VC-10s will come to brunty but only 4 will leave...

[Xplumberlives]

Blimey that would involve an awful lot of revinue earning cars being moved off the airfield!

[Za150]

here are some pic's from today

Both engines were fitted by the night shift so we were re connecting them today

A view from the stub wing

Rear end hot air piping

The thrust reverse unit

CSDU prior to the genny fit

Close up with the genny fiied

The liitle room we have to work with

The four pins that hold the ECU in

The thrust pillar (this is what the engine transmits its load though)

Having fun fitting the intake extension ring.......

Even more fun doing the paperwork...... (and thats just one engines worth!)

And lasty the repair that is being carried out to the rear toilet servicing panel


If anyone is bored by these please let me know, as most of these photos are of my engineering point of view.....

[Xplumberlives]

Not bored but you could make them larger!

Please

[Mayfly]

not at all - keep 'em coming

[Za150]

Not a C1 then Olly or a K4 ... agree it would have to be a 3 point tanker so ZA 150 would be a good choice

I would love a K3, but sadly the K3/4 all have high hours on them and are getting towards the end on there useful life were as the C's have been looked after better and have less hours

Hours aren't everything as you know .. the FI is important ....
Time will tell though as the OSD approaches ....

The VC10 doesnt have an FI like the Vulcan for instance. Which could prove a problem if you wanted to keep one flying.

Not bored but you could make them larger! Please

Dont know what happened this time, i tired to make them larger. computers dont like me!!!

[Xplumberlives]

Better luck next time!

[Mackrick]

SM would love to see the Stub wing twist when you get round to the slam checks if you have a video camera ...

[Bubbles]

Is the thrust piller known by another name? Also any chance of a bit more detail on how it works please?

[Mags]

Even for non engineering people like me, it's interesting to see inside engines! Some pretty small spaces to work in there Is it a requirement to be thin then?

[Iggie]

Not bored at all! Keep 'em coming please!

PS I suspect Bubbles may be asking if the thrust pillar has a rude name

[Pujgnie]

nice pics... (love the 'behind the scenes' stuff)

[Bubbles]

Not bored at all! Keep 'em coming please!

PS I suspect Bubbles may be asking if the thrust pillar has a rude name

Not at all Mr Madnaddy

I just recall my instructer on my HNc course mention a bolt thats the thrust load point, can't remember the rest of what he said though. I think i was asleep at the time.