A380 - Master Thread

[sbs2716g]

Some tweaks for the new A380.

SQ856/861 HKG (388v3) changes to 77W on days 245 in Feb 2020

consequently:

SQ611/612 ICN (77W) changes to 787 on days 245 in Feb 2020

SQ856/861 swap to 777-300ER on day 234 I think.

Also on a side note, from now till Jan, SQ866/865/872/871 will not operate on certain days n there are some day where SQ866/865 will be swapped to 787-10 as well

[9V-SPL]

I do not understand why SQ cannot fix any small cabin issues like losse seat armrests, or seat recline issues or when its PTV is not working right. I have experienced when boarding an mirates flight at Changi and there was a technician who was just finishing adjusting/fixing the seat. Why cant SQ do it durng its planes transit in Changi for such minor issues which takes probably an hour or so to fix. I have taken a SQ flight on a newer A380 with its very loose adjustable headrest from Changi to HKG. And another occassion where the PEY headphone jack was not working.

I guess there are many occasions where they do not have the 'luxury of time' to fix such small cabin issues and the aircraft has to turnaround quickly. Always notice engineers and cleaning crew standing by the aerobridge when passengers are deplaning, especially when the aircraft is due to fly out in an hour or so.

[sbs2716g]

9V-SKF is back on service after around 18 days servicing in KL

[flyguy]

I do not understand why SQ cannot fix any small cabin issues like losse seat armrests, or seat recline issues or when its PTV is not working right. I have experienced when boarding an mirates flight at Changi and there was a technician who was just finishing adjusting/fixing the seat. Why cant SQ do it durng its planes transit in Changi for such minor issues which takes probably an hour or so to fix. I have taken a SQ flight on a newer A380 with its very loose adjustable headrest from Changi to HKG. And another occassion where the PEY headphone jack was not working.

[Jumbojet Lover]

No my friend used to work at SIAEC and SIAEC is not really considered a third party - as others mentioned they're majorly owned by SQ. Just like Lufthansa Technik to LH.

The outsourcing here means it's going to a third party other than SIAEC - some smaller contractors that can't keep up with the workload.

Michael

Unfortunate then, if this has led to a drop in repair and maintenance standards of SQ's interiors.

[eamond]

I believe all of SQ's maintenance and repair is outsourced to Singapore Airlines Engineering Company (SIAEC). This is common practice whereby airlines outsource maintenance and repair to a third-party and do not do it in-house. In the case of SQ, that third-party is really their own 100%-owned subsidiary SIAEC.

No my friend used to work at SIAEC and SIAEC is not really considered a third party - as others mentioned they're majorly owned by SQ. Just like Lufthansa Technik to LH.

The outsourcing here means it's going to a third party other than SIAEC - some smaller contractors that can't keep up with the workload.

Michael

[MainlyMiles]

Some tweaks for the new A380.

SQ856/861 HKG (388v3) changes to 77W on days 245 in Feb 2020

consequently:

SQ611/612 ICN (77W) changes to 787 on days 245 in Feb 2020

[Ex-SIN]

I believe all of SQ's maintenance and repair is outsourced to Singapore Airlines Engineering Company (SIAEC). This is common practice whereby airlines outsource maintenance and repair to a third-party and do not do it in-house. In the case of SQ, that third-party is really their own 100%-owned subsidiary SIAEC.

SQ owns a majority (and not 100%) of the shares of SIAEC. SIAEC is a public company and is listed on the Singapore Exchange.

[SQ228]

I was just in upper deck Y of SKG. The seats really weren’t in great shape. The cushioning and IFE screen were all fine, but there were some really bent brackets, tray tables and cables hanging out the back of armrests here and there. My tray table was on a different level, angle and alignment to the person next to me. Seat pockets really skewed and stretched.

(Also by how we landed, SKG’s landing gear might want a tune up...)

[Jumbojet Lover]

Once my old friend told me SQ has outsourced all seat repairs and maintenance - this is what one expects when you outsource everything really. And this was from years ago - nothing seems to change.

Michael

I believe all of SQ's maintenance and repair is outsourced to Singapore Airlines Engineering Company (SIAEC). This is common practice whereby airlines outsource maintenance and repair to a third-party and do not do it in-house. In the case of SQ, that third-party is really their own 100%-owned subsidiary SIAEC.

[flyguy]

Seems the A380 wings have issues since the first aircraft and now more wing related issues are coming in.

[9V-SPL]

A new AD was issued by EASA with regards to possible cracks on the trailing-edge devices.

https://www.flightglobal.com/news/ar...-crack-461364/

[flyguy]

Thought it was only these 4 planes to be checked as reported in July
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news...plane-11702406

[sbs2716g]

There seem to be another directive these few days for all A380 to be inspected for some cracks.

[eamond]

Seems SQ doesnt maintain its cabin interior well enough or fix any broken pieces fast enough. I had the adjustable headrest that its so loose that when you out it up, it just slides down and that was in PEY and it was a new aircaft then - SKY. And on another flight on a A350, the headphone jack was not working despite the crew trying with 3 dffreny sets and finally had to use a simple earpiece from EY and only one side have the sound coming out from it. And these are newer aircrafts, and had an experience with a loose armrest on a 77W. Amongst others, in another 77W, the toilet main light dont come on after locking the toilet latch. There have been similiar reports in this forum on unserviceable cabin/seat issues.

Once my old friend told me SQ has outsourced all seat repairs and maintenance - this is what one expects when you outsource everything really. And this was from years ago - nothing seems to change.

Michael