US Airways B762 at 10,000'??

[MarkLawrence]

I just saw this (I'm trying to get out to try and catch it), but any reason this would be at 10,000'? Pressure issues?

http://flightaware.com/live/flight/AWE9226

[cancidas]

9226 is a ferry flight number, could be a mx ferry. 10K means most likely pressurization problems.

[LGA777]

A/C went tech in SJU yesterday and kind of an odd MTC ferry, to FLL today then FLL-CLT tommorow. Mark if you want to shoot it showing a 1300 lcl departure from FLL on Jan 1st.

Regards

LGA777

[hiss srq]

Get me the ship number. I will find out exactly what the tech problem was.

[MarkLawrence]

Got it on arrival - will post later!

[MarkLawrence]

N251AY was the ship.

http://www.tavustheman.com/images/usb762.jpg

[cancidas]

Get me the ship number. I will find out exactly what the tech problem was.
that kind of information does not need to be posted on a public forum.

[PhilDernerJr]

I LOVE US 762s. Great shot, Mark!!!

And do please be careful of airline-sensitive info that you post on the site. As an airline employee myself, I try to keep even very interesting and geek-useful info private that may be sacrificing to my company.

[hiss srq]

Get me the ship number. I will find out exactly what the tech problem was.
that kind of information does not need to be posted on a public forum.


Since when? Last I checked mechanical issues are not of a security nature. Obviously it had a mechanical. I have am privy to the information so if I want to post it I will. The airplane is obviously broken in a nature that they required this unusual ferry back to a MX base. I am not one of Parker Kirby and Co's mules anymore so I'm not worried about rammifications. When I get the information in the AM from my contact I will post it.

[hiss srq]

The cause for the MX ferry was a cronic issue with a very stong odor being emitted in the cabin/flight deck when power is pulled to the idle position in flight. The smell resembles "wet socks". She is expected to be back in service today.