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Last Answer on July 09, 2022

How does the engine on I think its the 727 tri jet. On the DC-10 and some other modles its like on the wings. But the 727 does not look like it has some sort of exhaust

Asked by Seth about 5 years ago

The DC-10 has the engine mounted above the fuselage through the vertical stab structure. A straight through intake-exhaust setup. As you noted.

The B727 has the intake set above the fuselage, and the engine and exhaust centerline of the fuselage. They use an S-duct to get the intake air down to the engine.

Lockheed L-1011 is set up similarly.

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How are you supposed to wear a mask on a plane and be able to snack???

Asked by Sam over 5 years ago

Remove the mask to eat or drink. Replace it when you are done.

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Do you get to fly jump seats or do they not do that anymore because of safety reasons?

Asked by Jacobi almost 6 years ago

We still use all the jump seats sometimes, if that’s what you mean. If we are carrying extra crew or maintenance personnel.

If you mean, “Can an aircraft mechanic fly jump seat somewhere as a company benefit?” Then I really don’t know. My company doesn’t do that. I suspect that would not be a common practice in the commercial airline world either.

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Are the Jobstr guys still doing anything on this site or is it a abandoned project? I sent them a email and they said they read everything and NOTHING. I am worried once the last of you who actually still answer regularly once their gone this site is dead

Asked by Donnie almost 6 years ago

I have not had any contact with the site founders since I accepted their invitation, and set up this Q&A.

Someone is still paying to keep the lights on though.

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