DC8 fifth engine ferry

[ehbuddy]

I thought this photo was interesting and I assume its a 5th Engine Ferry. Has any Forum members ever done one?

[SheriffPatGarrett]

The worst I done was a one LESS...three engines ferry out of Bogota(8600feet). I had a boring life...

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I wonder if he had to super glue his eyebrows to the mask to keep the holes aligned?

[xchox]

Not uncommon to see this. L-1011 did it too:





747's

[L-1011]

Not uncommon to see this. L-1011 did it too:

F*&k yeah I did it. lol

All joking aside, Many aircraft ferry engines right on the wing due to a lack of service centers or ability to get an engine to the AOG aircraft.

Some other shots:

[iflyforpie]

In another vein, remember two engine ferries on the 727. We put a lock that fit on the CSD flange to lock N2 and some big zap straps to lock N1 since it was FOD'd out after a main tire blew.

[frozen solid]

So, are many transport-category jets built with mounting points on one or both wings just for this purpose? I had no idea.

[KK7]

I am surprised this is allowed with passengers, based on the restrictions I've seen on various STCs for major external modifications.

[co-joe]

I'm sure it's just like strapping a canoe to the floats isn't it?

[boeingboy]

So, are many transport-category jets built with mounting points on one or both wings just for this purpose? I had no idea.

Yes and no. They are built with this capibility, usually the left wing has the mount and nowadays - it's just the bigger ones.

I am surprised this is allowed with passengers, based on the restrictions I've seen on various STCs for major external modifications.

I'm suprised you would think this - why would it not? It's perfectly safe, and would be a very expensive way to ship an engine if you couldn't carry passengers. Otherwise you'd just throw it in a freighter.

I'm sure it's just like strapping a canoe to the floats isn't it?

Not quite! LOL. it has slightly less drag.

[FighterPilot]

What sort of preperation do they take with the engine windmilling in the air for hours at a time? I see some photos show a cover over the intake, while others don't.

[Big Bird Anonymous]

[Chuck Finley]

What sort of preperation do they take with the engine windmilling in the air for hours at a time? I see some photos show a cover over the intake, while others don't.

I was wondering the exact same!

[boeingboy]

Some have a cover (Turbojets), some (Turbofans) - like the Qantus in flight pic, they remove the fan blades and install a small fairing cover over the compressor intake to the core.