| JamesP |
17th May 2012 08:21 PM |
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Originally Posted by Philip Argy
(Post 74302)
Why are the 17,000 lb weights on the parked a/c awaiting engines and is that the approx weight of a 787-8 engine?
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I believe that they're there to ensure the aircraft doesn't tip back on it's tail by keeping the cog forward; without that ballast, and with no engines, the aircraft would need to have a tailstand or it'll tip back. Also, the 787 engines are ~13000 lb. |
