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Hi,
I am a student studying for a diploma in Singapore. I have heard that a civil airplane can jettison it's engine during flight at emergency. I have doubts in that if this is done, the C.G. of the plane will change drastically. So, is it really possible for a civil aircraft to jettision its engine during flight at emergency condition? If it is possible, does it applies to all civil airplane? If yes, can you list some examples of those airplanes that can jettision the engine in flight?
Thanks alot!
I am not aware of ANY aircraft which can jettison an engine in flight (Except the Space Shuttle booster engines). Furthermore, I agree with you...The CG penalty would render the proposal nearly impossible. Jettison fuel? Yes, that can be done to reduce the landing weight for an immmediate return to the departure airport following a post-departure emergency.
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Captain Paul Jeeves
Airbus A321/A330
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I can answers questions relating to: aircraft and airline operations; aircraft technical matters relating to a number of different aircraft types; flight operations & flight planning; Aviation meteorology; accident prevention and investigation; the Air Traffic control system and how pilots interact with it; and pilot and airline licensing in the Europe, Asia, Canada and the US. I also answer questions about all types of Navigation, Aviation Weather, Aircraft Performance, Procedures and Aviation law (in general).
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