FedEx Boeing 767-300F Suffers Bird Strike on Engine No.2

[Sebring]

Originally Posted by Tony76

That's a shame, now people aren't going to get their packages on time!

So that's what happened with my Temu order. Now they owe me $5!

[Sebring]

Originally Posted by akham

According to a post on Reddit, this is what the engine looked like afterwards.

Those ragged edges can be trimmed. Good as new.

[durt]

Originally Posted by Mr.NoCredit

Can that engine be reused? Is it forever toast?



I’ll be coming back to look for Akham and Hogmann’s comments on this. They’ll both have something to say…

Yes, depending on how much is damaged, and how much crap went through the core. Stuff that can be reused: blades that aren't damaged, the core, frame, and rotors, combustion section, accessories, and gearbox, any component that wasn't damaged.

The engine would be completely torn down, and basically the same inspection and repair as an overhaul. Plus it would depend on the condition of the engine before the strike, and how many hours it has on it.

All this should be ok

[Mr.NoCredit]

Originally Posted by durt

Yes, depending on how much is damaged, and how much crap went through the core. Stuff that can be reused: blades that aren't damaged, the core, frame, and rotors, combustion section, accessories, and gearbox, any component that wasn't damaged.

The engine would be completely torn down, and basically the same inspection and repair as an overhaul. Plus it would depend on the condition of the engine before the strike, and how many hours it has on it.

All this should be ok

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I actually did some research the other day about. There are multiple types of strikes that effect the engine is different ways to some not having any effect at all. It was quite an interesting read.
Appreciate you offering up some info as well. I’m trying to not just ask for help but helping myself a bit more.

[akham]

Originally Posted by Mr.NoCredit

I’m trying to not just ask for help but helping myself a bit more.

Please share anything you find/learn.

Contrary to what your mother might have told you, helping yourself will not make you go blind or increase the hair anywhere on your body!

[UglyPilot]

Did somebody say KFC?

[Roosta]

Originally Posted by Mr.NoCredit

Can that engine be reused? Is it forever toast?



I’ll be coming back to look for Akham and Hogmann’s comments on this. They’ll both have something to say…

I'm sure that the experts will break it down for us & even let us know what they had for breakfast

[IvorySmith]

Originally Posted by William May

Probably shredded. But when we had a bird strike on Lears, the FAA always took feathers to turn over to ornithologists to get information on breed of bird, etc.

Could they determine the cause of death on the feather alone?

[mr_feelgood]

I hope the birbs are ok