ASA lightning strike that wasn't???

[CFI2766]

If that thing isn't a total loss, I'm sure it's gonna smell great once they get it put back togeather and overhauled. Mmmmmm, the smell of electrical smoke and burnt plastic- how nice!

The rumor is that they've found a new wire bundle and that they are planning on putting the plane back together and back in service.

I don't wanna be the first to fly that plane.

 

[SLUF4]

Is it still in TLH or did they fly it back unpressurized

 

[JumpersAway]

Maybe they'll make a convertible edition.........I'm a sucker for a rag top.

 

[1080P]

Still in TLH

 

[Morning Wood]

And a REALLY REALLY long cord, laid out just so.

Some of the station people think it's necessary inflight since they can't remember to unplug the GPU before driving away.

 

[ASApuppy]

Is it still in TLH or did they fly it back unpressurized

The hole is the smallest of the problems. The real problem is that every system associated with Panel 1 is disabled. Plus every wire bundle over the crown of the aircraft most likely has heat damage. Most wire bundles like this run the entire length of the aircraft. This aircraft will need the entire interior replaced. Add up all the work and the fact it was one of our first RJ's and I'd have to say it's worth more in parts and beer cans.

 

[Stifler's Mom]

Sell it to some fraternity at Florida State and let them tailgate out of it all year long.

 

[ohplease!]

The hole is the smallest of the problems. The real problem is that every system associated with Panel 1 is disabled. Plus every wire bundle over the crown of the aircraft most likely has heat damage. Most wire bundles like this run the entire length of the aircraft. This aircraft will need the entire interior replaced. Add up all the work and the fact it was one of our first RJ's and I'd have to say it's worth more in parts and beer cans.

two words: wire splice.

you'd be shocked how much damage can be repaired and fly the plane away.

 

[dbert]

and the fact it was one of our first RJ's

How old is it? What is the aircraft serial number? I see 830 painted on the nose, but it's got a phase 3 door so that must be part of the registration number.

 

[OCP]

830 would have been the 10th rj we got at ASA. So likely a 98 or so year.

 

[Stepclimb]

I've heard from MX that overcurrent protection is available for ground power provided the Battery Master is on prior to selecting Ext Power.
Does ASA have procedures for ensuring Battery Master is on before selecting Ground Power?