2021 CIV: Antonov An-22 Antei "expired frame time rumours"..

Stratofreighter · Post by **Stratofreighter** » 20 Jul 2020, 19:45

...anyone able to confirm

Supposedly Antonov An-22 Anteii UR09307 as of this July 2020
should have about 240/two-hundred-forty flying hours remaining.
Some say even less hours remaining.
And then she "would be retired".

Just another rumour, or is there actually some truth in this

When was UR09307's last big overhaul

Don't ask about where I gathered above rumours from

,
I would like to know whether this is actually true or not
in some sense...

If true, then the clock really IS ticking...

ErwinS · Post by **ErwinS** » 20 Jul 2020, 20:48

Rumour. Not true. She is in demand. Tech pilot confirmed they can keep her airworthy for years to come. Especially since she is owned by her creator.

Paul van der Linden · Post by **Paul van der Linden** » 20 Jul 2020, 21:58

Stratofreighter wrote:...anyone able to confirm

Supposedly Antonov An-22 Anteii UR09307 as of this July 2020
should have about 240/two-hundred-forty flying hours remaining.
Some say even less hours remaining.
And then she "would be retired".

Just another rumour, or is there actually some truth in this
When was UR09307's last big overhaul

Don't ask about where I gathered above rumours from ,
I would like to know whether this is actually true or not
in some sense...

If true, then the clock really IS ticking...

I think that the aircraft over overhauled fairly recently and I cannot imagine that it has flown much ever since. It was grounded for some time and I remember that it was also repainted then. Try to find the link.

Stratofreighter · Post by **Stratofreighter** » 20 Jul 2020, 23:17

Paul van der Linden wrote: I think that the aircraft over overhauled fairly recently and I cannot imagine that it has flown much ever since. It was grounded for some time and I remember that it was also repainted then. Try to find the link.

...I suppose this link will do for now

https://www.aerotelegraph.com/en/worlds ... -air-again

Indeed, the rumours originate from Belgium.

That "time remaining" was rather vague.

Whether it was "time before overhaul" or not, I do not know.
And the people stating the limits probably could not be more precise.

Hope she'll fly for a couple more years to come

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