US Airways B762 at 10,000'??

**MarkLawrence** · 12-31-2009, 02:03 PM

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** · 12-31-2009, 02:29 PM

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

**LGA777** · 12-31-2009, 06:52 PM

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** · 12-31-2009, 07:07 PM

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

**MarkLawrence** · 12-31-2009, 08:54 PM

Got it on arrival - will post later!

**MarkLawrence** · 12-31-2009, 09:21 PM

N251AY was the ship.

**cancidas** · 12-31-2009, 10:12 PM

Originally Posted by 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.

**PhilDernerJr** · 01-01-2010, 01:58 AM

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** · 01-01-2010, 02:17 AM

Originally Posted by cancidas

Originally Posted by 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** · 01-01-2010, 10:03 AM

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.