Boeing 777

The Boeing 777 is a family of long-range wide-body twin-engine jet airliners developed and manufactured by Boeing Commercial Airplanes.

• Top speed: 950 km/h

• Cruise speed: 905 km/h

• Introduced: June 7, 1995

• Unit cost: 258,800,000–315,000,000 USD

Communication

Black Box(s)

MH 370March 8, 2014

From CNN – March 12

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sy7cVav5HMw

We will be looking at:

• Mechanical

• Human Error/Intervention

• By Accident

• By Design

AssignmentPredict the reason for the disappearance

Primary Systems• Mechanical – Flight Controls

• Mechanical – Propulsion

• Electrical Systems

• Navigations

• Communications

Mechanical – Flight Controls

Mechanical – Propulsion

Electrical Systems

Navigations

Communications

Secondary Systems• Climate Control

• Customer Support Systems

• Safety Systems

Climate Control

Customer Support Systems

Safety Systems

HomeworkPick one of the described system within an aircraft and explain how a possible failure can cause the plane to explode or crash. Be as detail as you can in your explanation. Marks will be based on the following:

– How well you answer (English)

– How well you explain your answer (Engineering)

– To be submitted by email to Mr. Yu (350 words)