For those that weren't around at the time, the restructure that Dave hints
at was due to the discovery of a large number of unairworthy carpets woven
with the substandard jufti knot. AD/CARP/17 was issued for mandatory
inspection to ensure only senneh and ghiordes knot based carpets remained on
the register. Caused a bit of consternation at the time. The colour problem
was a bit of a side issue compared to the knots. The synthetic dyes had a
marginally shorter life than the natural, but provided the carpet was
hangared properly there was no real problem.
One mild OH&S issue was highlighted about the natural dyes though. While
longer lasting than the synthetic reds, wild madder has a slight drawback.
When carrying out carpet repairs, accidental ingestion/skin absorption of
madder can stain the repairers bones.
By the way, I see that the latest Jumbo Carpet with an empty weight about 40
tons recently flew from Tehran to the UAE.
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2007/08/070801-iran-picture.html
I wonder what the range and payload would be.
SWK
----- Original Message -----
From: "Dave Donald" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Negative on the lantern - was made an optional extra couple of years ago
due to declining sales, but pressure was brought to bear by the Workplace,
Healt h and safety people and it had to be withdrawn..too much pollution
apparently, and you could do yourself a nasty injury if you bumped
it..apparently. And only certified Carpets are now airworthy, since that
carpet restructure a couple of years back..you did hear about that didn't
you? Some colours are not allowed as the UV degrades the
carpet...apparently..and in terms of visibility, some are better than
others. Anyway, get onto CASA if you need a clarification.
Regards,
Dave
I didn't see "flying carpet" on the CASA list of aircraft not requiring a
manual.
Storing a manual and DI book on a flying carpet may be difficult.
Perhaps they can be kept under the magic lantern, if a flying carpet
still comes equipped with one.
Jim
If only we had such an accommodating authority that this was possible -
http://registry.faa.gov/aircraftinquiry/NNumSQL.asp?NNumbertxt=61FC&cmndfind.x=16&cmndfind.y=11
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