Question for 170 drivers

[n757st]

I was jumpseating the other day on a 170 and was suprised to find how terrible the pressurization system was on this airplane. When we rotated we got a huge pressure spike, and every 10 minutes or so my ears would pop in cruise and you could hear air rushing in. I am just curious if this is normal for the 170, or if the airplane I was on was having some sort of issue with the cabin pressure controller or something else. Otherwise the airplane was very comfortable and quiet. Thanks.

 

[n757st]

no 170 pilots around today... bueller?

 

[BlackPilot628]

I haven't really ever seen a problem with the pressurization system. Occasionally, It spikes when you start an engine.

 

[FR8mastr]

I have seen some very minor variations occasionally, but nothing bad. My guess that individual one was having problems. which carrier?

 

[Jack Mehoff]

nice attempt at humor...but not nice enough.

 

[1973Arrow]

...glad to hear they let you on that flight. Wasn't quite sure if you made it or not...

 

[Nameless]

I was jumpseating the other day on a 170 and was suprised to find how terrible the pressurization system was on this airplane. When we rotated we got a huge pressure spike, and every 10 minutes or so my ears would pop in cruise and you could hear air rushing in. I am just curious if this is normal for the 170, or if the airplane I was on was having some sort of issue with the cabin pressure controller or something else. Otherwise the airplane was very comfortable and quiet. Thanks.

Do you expect different?

The airplane is made in the jungle by people that don't know how to use toilet paper.

 

[RampTower]

Do you expect different?

The airplane is made in the jungle by people that don't know how to use toilet paper.

Ouch......

 

[Steveair]

You mean the E-180?

The 170 is still having the bugs worked out from what I've heard. It's earned the nickname the E-180 since it's had to go back to the gate so much.

 

[Marko Ramius]

Why do pilots always find stuff like this so surprising?

The 170 is still having the bugs worked out from what I've heard. It's earned the nickname the E-180 since it's had to go back to the gate so much.

We're talking about pretty large, complex pieces of machinery here not a Kia. New airplanes have bugs and glitches in both the design and in-service introduction phase. This is the natural consequence of airlines/pilots wanting new technology to replace or improve upon the old. Planes like the original 747, DC-10, A320, L1011, 340, MD-11, D328, 777, CRJ, ERJ, etc have all gone through it-in the case of the DC-10 there were grave consequences. Most of those aircraft went on to enjoy great commercial sucess, and were/are loved by the crews that operate them. Most of the written and anectdotal pilot opinions on the E-170's seems to be that it's an excellent plane with some teething problems. Given that it's being flown by a cross-section of people from those who possibly haven't flown any other jet to those who have flown multiple types of comprable mainline style a/c, I'd bet it turns out be a pretty well liked bird by those who fly it over the years. Ahhh, I'm sure someone will find a way to turn this into a payrate discussion anyway, so what's the point?