Re: [MBZ] OT Go Navy!

NY Times isn't worth lining a monkey cage. ALL airlines are on progressive maintenance schedules which are based on number of cycles or hours of operation for each component on the engine AND the air frame. The implication it had not been touched in 18 years is both false and absurd reporting by

Re: [MBZ] nice copart 300D

And pick and pull will not sell a car that is in the yard. Sucks seeing cars that are probably quite restorable getting scrapped. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: April 18, 2018 8:04 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: rmassm...@embarqmail.com Subject: Re:

Re: [MBZ] OT Go Navy!

NY Times reported that the engine was almost 18 years old... They also pointed out that nobody had died in an American air crash in like 9 years. -Curt On Wednesday, April 18, 2018, 5:11:19 PM EDT, Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes wrote: I was on one of these

Re: [MBZ] nice copart 300D

How sad. Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 18, 2018, at 8:04 PM, Robert Massmann via Mercedes > wrote: > > Saw the attached at a pickinpull, south of cincinnati > > > Bob Massmann > Oregonia, Ohio > > -Original Message- From: Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes Sent:

Re: [MBZ] OT Go Navy!

Being deeply involved in the aviation parts supply chain for 50 years, I find it very unlikely failure was due to a "counterfeit part". I can say with firm conviction the entire maintenance supply chain that involves Southwest Airlines is and will be bending over and grabbing their socks for some

[MBZ] 240d commercial

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Re: [MBZ] nice copart 300D

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Re: [MBZ] Somebody needs this

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Re: [MBZ] OT Go Navy!

For many years SWA farmed out maintenance to non union Co. to avoid organizing & oversight. Not sure it is,still true. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Apr 18, 2018 6:46 PM, "OK Don via Mercedes" wrote: I am more worried about the maintenance policies and procedures of

Re: [MBZ] OT Go Navy!

I am more worried about the maintenance policies and procedures of the airline than the crews, either set. It's really the bean counters that do the damage . . . For the most part, the provenance of every bolt, etc. in the aircraft can be traced back to the raw materials, at least that's what I've

Re: [MBZ] fuel prices?

I think it is all due to crude prices being up, caused by concerns over Syria and the region. It may not last too long according to the NPR business news. Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Curley McLain via Mercedes Sent:

Re: [MBZ] tornado time

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Prices on the coast have jumped up 40¢ in the past month. Driving 1000 miles on the weekend, I noticed a low of $2.219 and a high of 2.649. Dissel from 2.699 to 3.049 or more. (some places I didn't even take notice when the first digit was 3!) "the economy has heated up" thus the

Re: [MBZ] OT Go Navy!

I think I am more worried about the quality of the maintenance crews than the air crews. RB On 18/04/2018 4:19 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: Some of the yupeen and asian airlines are pretty good also.  Luthansa and Aer Lingus come to  mind, although Ryanair now is very high on the

Re: [MBZ] OT Go Navy!

Some of the yupeen and asian airlines are pretty good also. Luthansa and Aer Lingus come to mind, although Ryanair now is very high on the list of safest, but I have not flown on that one. Singapore used to be very good, but I don't know how they stack up now. I enjoyed flying when the

Re: [MBZ] OT Go Navy!

I was on one of these birds once when the starboard engine failed. It was quite noticeable! I think I commented: "THAT was interesting!" IIRC we were bound for PDX from San Jose, did an emergency landing in Medford(?) and were bussed up the rest of the way. Do birds fly at 35,000 ft.? I was

Re: [MBZ] OT Go Navy!

Agree and agree! SWMBO absolutely agrees regarding military training. She worked in the pilot training unit at Alaska Air. Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Scott Ritchey via Mercedes Sent: Wednesday, April 18, 2018 12:05 PM To:

Re: [MBZ] OT Go Navy!

I like to sit within a few rows of the back. It is the most survivable position. I kept my seatbelt fastened, if loose, all the time, unless I was out of the seat every time I have flown as an adult. You get treated like a dog or hog if you sit in the back, but to me it is worth that to be

Re: [MBZ] OT Go Navy!

Based on the very limited pictures of the damaged engine, it appears the fan lost blades, or the fan hub failed. The result looks like fan containment ring was destroyed which indicates to me an abrupt and complete failure of the fan hub, or the fan gear box. Subsequent nacelle damage, aft of the

Re: [MBZ] OT Go Navy!

Yes - don't sit opposite/between the engines - a few rows either in front or behind should be fine. As fast as those engines turn, I'm surprised that this doesn't happen more often. It's a testament to the care given in the engineering and construction of turbine engines, as reflected in their

Re: [MBZ] OT Go Navy!

I agree that she was killed by the shrapnel, then further beaten by the slip stream. IIRC, those pilots get frequent simulator training on handling just such an event. If they can keep their head when it happens in real life, they should be fine. However, that is not a given since we're "all

Re: [MBZ] OT Go Navy!

On 18/04/2018 12:45 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: They pulled somebody back in who lived but is in the hospital. I would assume one got sucked completely out. Only one death - the woman who was partly sucked out of the plane but was pulled back in. She survived the landing but

Re: [MBZ] OT Go Navy!

Might not save you. I believe the news report said more than one of the passengers was hit by some of the shrapnel. RB On 18/04/2018 12:27 PM, Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes wrote: I think I'll stick to aisle seats in the future. Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] OT Go Navy!

Seems very likely the individual was struck by parts from the engine destruction causing fatal injury. Being sucked out the window was "secondary injury". Cruise speed at 35,000 ft is normally .8 Mach which translates to "around" 550 kph airspeed. [Mach is the speed of sound through air. Air

Re: [MBZ] OT Go Navy!

Both things can be true, IMO. Military training is (IMO) why US airlines have better cockpit crews than other airlines. > -Original Message- > From: Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > ... > > Maybe I have a different point of view but when these sort of things happen > they call the

Re: [MBZ] OT Go Navy!

The "breaking news" initial reports were ambiguous and confusing, as they often are. But at this point it looks like Max has it right. Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Meade Dillon via Mercedes Sent: Wednesday, April 18, 2018

Re: [MBZ] OT Go Navy!

My understanding is that one lady got sucked out up to her waist, passengers pulled her back in, but she died later. I don't think anyone else got sucked out. The first report (cabin crew report to flight deck) of any bad news is almost always worse than reality, or interpreted with a bias

Re: [MBZ] OT Go Navy!

Listen to the audio. A normal person would freak out, she's as cool as ice... -Curt On Wednesday, April 18, 2018, 1:33:28 PM EDT, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: So I take it 1 person got sucked out and the other person got half way sucked out but then

Re: [MBZ] Trio to Austin TX from Michigan

I've also been unimpressed by the Veloster, specifically I hated the window controls, it felt like they were in exactly the wrong place... -Curt On Wednesday, April 18, 2018, 12:41:58 PM EDT, Mike Esh via Mercedes wrote: I am driving from Kalamazoo, MI to

Re: [MBZ] Rare refrigerator? Or rare crack?

Evaporative cooler or do you mean peltier device which is a thermoelectric cooler? -Curt On Wednesday, April 18, 2018, 12:41:37 PM EDT, Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: Understand that “refrigerator” is really a misnomer in this case. It’s actually a type of

Re: [MBZ] Trio to Austin TX from Michigan

The Hyundaiaiaia that SWMBA owned had extended warranty purchased, so it was able to be passed on to the next owner clay 1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone green 1986 SDL - Polei 1982 300 SD - Allen retired models- 2002 s430 - Victor, a Stately & well tailored crap 1976 300D - Blei Vanst - it

Re: [MBZ] Rare refrigerator? Or rare crack?

> On April 18, 2018 at 1:38 PM Dan--- via Mercedes > wrote: > > > They had those for some models as well. Did the 126 version look like this? https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/QkUAAOSwLlJa1Yc5/s-l1600.jpg https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/r0YAAOSwaWxa1YcH/s-l1600.jpg

Re: [MBZ] OT Go Navy!

They pulled somebody back in who lived but is in the hospital. I would assume one got sucked completely out. Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 18, 2018, at 12:35 PM, Dan--- via Mercedes > wrote: > > Not to be gross, but one of the first things I noticed when I saw the

Re: [MBZ] Rare refrigerator? Or rare crack?

They had those for some models as well. The one I was referring to was optional on the W140s. -D > On Apr 18, 2018, at 1:34 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > This one appears to be mounted in between the 2 front seats. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On

Re: [MBZ] OT Go Navy!

Not to be gross, but one of the first things I noticed when I saw the blown out window and the fuselage was the smear of blood running back from the window opening. That lady never had a chance. Can you imagine having your upper torso and head sucked out into the air stream at 300+ mph?

Re: [MBZ] Rare refrigerator? Or rare crack?

This one appears to be mounted in between the 2 front seats. Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 18, 2018, at 12:32 PM, Dan--- via Mercedes > wrote: > > I didn’t look at this particular item, but I’m referring to a cooler box that > went in the center of the back seat above

Re: [MBZ] OT Go Navy!

So I take it 1 person got sucked out and the other person got half way sucked out but then pulled them back in. Maybe I have a different point of view but when these sort of things happen they call the pilot a hero. I call it them doing their job. Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 18, 2018, at

Re: [MBZ] Rare refrigerator? Or rare crack?

I didn’t look at this particular item, but I’m referring to a cooler box that went in the center of the back seat above where the center armrest folds up. It is a factory option, but very rare. -D > On Apr 18, 2018, at 1:28 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: >

Re: [MBZ] Trio to Austin TX from Michigan

Coworker has a Veloster that they bought new two years ago. Major POS. Reliability has been good, but interior material quality is awful. Legends rubbing off knobs and switches, shifter boot coming apart, etc. I thought the Korean cars were supposed to be fairly decent. This thing has the

Re: [MBZ] Rare refrigerator? Or rare crack?

Whatever it is, it’s not a factory item is it? Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 18, 2018, at 12:24 PM, Dan--- via Mercedes > wrote: > > Yeah, it’s one of those electrical heat transfer thingies. > > -D > >> On Apr 18, 2018, at 12:49 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes >>

Re: [MBZ] OT Go Navy!

I think I'll stick to aisle seats in the future. Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Meade Dillon via Mercedes Sent: Wednesday, April 18, 2018 6:56 AM To: Mercedes Cc: Meade Dillon Subject: [MBZ] OT Go Navy!

Re: [MBZ] Rare refrigerator? Or rare crack?

So you can get a dui from cold ones? Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Apr 18, 2018 1:24 PM, "Dan--- via Mercedes" wrote: > Yeah, it’s one of those electrical heat transfer thingies. > > -D > > > On Apr 18, 2018, at 12:49 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes < >

Re: [MBZ] Rare refrigerator? Or rare crack?

Yeah, it’s one of those electrical heat transfer thingies. -D > On Apr 18, 2018, at 12:49 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > >> On April 18, 2018 at 12:41 PM Dan--- via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> >> Understand that “refrigerator” is

Re: [MBZ] Rare refrigerator? Or rare crack?

> On April 18, 2018 at 12:41 PM Dan--- via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Understand that “refrigerator” is really a misnomer in this case. It’s > actually a type of evaporative cooler, like the cheap dorm fridges that > aren’t real refrigerators. Evaporative? You put

Re: [MBZ] Trio to Austin TX from Michigan

> On April 18, 2018 at 12:41 PM Mike Esh via Mercedes > wrote: > One odd thing is that the warrantee from the new car does not transfer to > the new owner. Each new owner must purchase a new warrantee package if they > want to. Is that normal? That's normal for the

[MBZ] Trio to Austin TX from Michigan

I am driving from Kalamazoo, MI to visit my daughter at 5213 Jim Hogg, Austin TX. (love that street name) I’m leaving this Friday and returning on or about next Friday. I will be driving my 1985 300D. Does anyone in-between/on the way (within reason) need anything picked up and delivered?

Re: [MBZ] Rare refrigerator? Or rare crack?

Understand that “refrigerator” is really a misnomer in this case. It’s actually a type of evaporative cooler, like the cheap dorm fridges that aren’t real refrigerators. It keeps things cool, but not cold. If you’re referencing the skis in the trunk option, that’s VERY rare here. I’ve only

Re: [MBZ] Costco Mobil 1 $26.99

I'm debating what to put in the ASV for next winter. Its down to M1 5w40 or Rotella T6 in 5w40. The only reason I'm considering Rotella is cost. If the machine gets 40 hours on it for the season I'd be surprised. I want the thinner oil for easier starting... -Curt On Wednesday, April 18,

Re: [MBZ] Hey, Andrew!

I don't feel quite so bad now. $8 K is over my limit. On Wed, Apr 18, 2018 at 9:24 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: > Looks like your T-Bird was a bargain. It went for a little over $8k. > That seems like a pretty good deal. > > -D > >

[MBZ] 300TD on BAT pushing $10K with 250K miles

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Re: [MBZ] Rare refrigerator? Or rare crack?

I WANT THAT OPTION in the worst way. On Wed, Apr 18, 2018 at 6:33 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Been an obscure option for a long time. Sort of like the option for > storing skis in the trunk. > > -D > > > On Apr 17, 2018, at 10:09 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes <

Re: [MBZ] Costco Mobil 1 $26.99

Yes when I first put M1 in my 79 240D it would pop right off on a triple glow,at 10F. Not surprised at these results. Used to use the 5w-40. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Apr 18, 2018 12:43 AM, "clay monroe via Mercedes" wrote: > Randy, > > YES, M1 is the bomb when it

[MBZ] OT Go Navy!

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Looks like your T-Bird was a bargain. It went for a little over $8k. That seems like a pretty good deal. -D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Copart 190D

2.2 Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 17, 2018, at 11:51 PM, clay monroe via Mercedes > wrote: > > Is this the 2.2 or the 2.5? > > I think these return something in the very high 30’s to low 40’s at freeway > speeds. In town it drops to high 20’s > > clay > > 1974

Re: [MBZ] Rare refrigerator? Or rare crack?

Been an obscure option for a long time. Sort of like the option for storing skis in the trunk. -D > On Apr 17, 2018, at 10:09 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes > wrote: > > Rare something. Who knew you could get a MB frig? > > Dwight Giles Jr. > Wickford RI > > On Apr

Re: [MBZ] Tree stains on 240D

By the time I've (hopefully!) removed all those little spots, I'll need some of that "good" IPA to finish he job, Dwight. [:o) Gerry > Glad you are not wasting good,IPA. > > Dwight Giles Jr. > Wickford RI > > On Apr 17, 2018 6:49 PM, "Dan Penoff via Mercedes" > wrote: >

Re: [MBZ] Tree stains on 240D

Thanks, Clay, It isn't sap, it's some sort of very soft objects not more than 3/4" long that sort of break up when you squeeze them; possibly oak. Gerry > I vote for peanut butter to remove the sap. > > As for stain, I am not sure what will be best. I would at least try a dilute > hydrogen

Re: [MBZ] Tree stains on 240D

Thanks, Dan. Hopefully something will work since it's a near perfect finish. Gerry > I would start with some 50-50 mix of IPA (not beer, isopropyl alcohol) and > water and if that doesn’t phase it, 3M General Purpose Adhesive Cleaner, > 08984. You can often find it at WalMart or at a good NAPA