My parents were returning on a 737-300 Easyjet flight earlier today. Whilst crossing the English channel, (i realise that isnt approach yet!), my parents noticed a small round thing hanging down from underneath the wing on the furthes out spoiler thing that is underneath the wing. Forgive me, I cant remember what those big pieces of metal are called, but you know them, I think the 777 has 3 or 4, and the A310 has 3, and A300 i think has 4.
This small thing was on the 3rd one, (furthest one out on the wing). Does anyone know what it was?
By: greekdude1 - 6th June 2003 at 23:42
I know what you’re talking about, Mindoh, I’ve seen it as well. It just folds down from one of the flap canoes. I’m not sure what it is, but I’m sure it is a landing light like some of these other gentlemen made reference to.
By: wysiwyg - 6th June 2003 at 14:32
I think you’re right. A retractable one.
By: MapleLeaf_330 - 6th June 2003 at 14:30
Some 737’s have an extra landing light on the outer canoe, though I haven’t seen it on any next generation.
By: wysiwyg - 6th June 2003 at 13:21
Yes the one in the picture is the logo light on the 737. On bigger Boeings and Airbuses (Airbii?) thay are contained on the upper side of the tailplane.
By: frankvw - 6th June 2003 at 12:41
The white floodlight at the wingtip serves to illuminate the tail and its logo.
By: MINIDOH - 6th June 2003 at 11:28
No it wasnt the thing right on the end of the wing (which is on the picture). Its a small thing that appeared from underneath the wing , small though, and it was on one of the three big spoiler like things, but they arent spoilers. Someone said flap canoes, i think thats them because they look like canoes
By: Ren Frew - 6th June 2003 at 09:59
What’s the little round lamp at the end of the 737 wing then, is that the one your parents saw ?
By: greekdude1 - 6th June 2003 at 07:51
I think those big metal things you’re referring to, Mindoh, are the flap canoes.
By: Whiskey Delta - 6th June 2003 at 02:24
That’s it alright.
By: MINIDOH - 5th June 2003 at 20:55
Actually, thinking about it, it must be the landing light!!
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