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It will be lifted out and most likely placed on a barge to be transported to a site where the NTSB can inspect it. If they can find a suitable site close by the aircraft may be delivered intact. Same for a US Air or Airbus Repair centre. Overland transport would, at the very least, require the removal of the wings and the tail sections.

After that it will probably go to a repair centre for further inspection by US AIR and Airbus. I am sure that Airbus would like to determine if the aircraft can be re-flown (doubtful) and why it didn’t break apart on impact with the water. At the very least they will salvage as many components as they can and re-use them if possible on other aircraft.

No idea when they will attempt to lift it out. That will probably be determined when they have a place on dry land to put it. Hopefully that will be soon because of environmental concerns and the fact that the Hudson water probably isn’t very friendly to aircraft components.

A museum display is highly unlikely. If the aircraft cannot be rendered serviceable it will likely be scrapped for parts as stated previously.

And as I said Airbus will want to inspect the structure very carefully and that will probably require complete dis-assembly of major structural components.

UPDATE – CNN is reporting that they may try tomorrow to get the plane out and take it to Wright Field. Today would have been preferrable but they have to get the equipment in place first. This is probably a logistical nightmare.

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You’re going to get all kinds of answers to your question and I think you’ll find, generally speaking, that most maintenance divisions of any airline are a proud bunch of guys….so your answers, I would guess, would be something like “not very much”…in an airline career that spanned almost 40 years, I can’t remember more than 2 or max, 3 on any one flight….all relatively non-critical items. However, I cannot fail to pass this experience on to you, while at the same time relating with awe and pride my experience of having flown for 5 years for the country of Japan………In 5 years, of flying a full line schedule…in 5 years!!……a grand TOTAL of 1 (ONE!!) “inoperative sticker” I repeat!! ONE!!……..in 5 years!!

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That’s like asking how long a piece of rope is – it depends on the rope.

This question depends on how many hours a year you fly. Your fixed expenses are:
Annual Inspection
Insurance
Hanger (or T-Hanger)

The annual should run about $1,000, more or less, depending on factors, such as how often it’s flown. The more an a/c is flown, the less things break. Yep, that’s what I said… The engine, for instance, if it is not run will develop rust on the cylinder walls, resulting in earlier TBO than factory recommendations.

If you fly more than about 150 to 200 hours a year, owning is generally less expensive. If you fly less than that, it might actually cost more to own than rent. On the other hand, it’s nice to know the plane’s available any time you want it.. Sometimes a tough choice..

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On the tops of the wings, it’s usually to access the fuel tanks in most pipers

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Your recruiter does not give you your MOS. When you go to MEPS after you take the ASVAB and your physical you should see a Career Counselor, who will then tell you what jobs you qualify for and which jobs are open. The Career Counselor will ask if there is anything you want to do and see if you qualify, thats when your MOS gets chosen.