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Israel Now Slicing up 777 300 ERs

Postby J » Mon Nov 01, 2021 3:36 pm

Following the technique of many copy writers, I used a lurid headline to introduce an article on freighter conversions including a 7-meter section of skin being removed for installation of a cargo door.

excerpt (article includes photos and a video showing some of the conversion work)

Major aerospace and aviation manufacturer Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has cut a hole in the fuselage of a Boeing 777-300ER aircraft to install a cargo door.

Cutting the cargo opening in the plane took place shortly after the beginning stages of the aircraft being converted from a passenger plane to a freighter. IAI says that cutting a large opening in the aircraft’s hull is a testament to its decades-long engineering capabilities. IAI says that the entire process should take around 130 days.

What is the process of converting a passenger plane into a freighter?
  • Modifying the structure of the aircraft
    The installation of a new cargo door
    Replacing and reinforcing the cabin floor
    Installing reinforcements in the cargo door area
    Adapting the electric network and other systems to enable a safe and convenient operation
    Receiving certification for the converted aircraft from the Civilian Aviation Authority and the FAA
https://simpleflying.com/iai-cuts-open-a-boeing-777/

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