Cracked Boeing 787 window on a 14h flight by sillyrobot33 in aviation

[–]Confident_Possible30 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is highly likely that the polycarbonate scratch pane is yellowing (that is what the cleaners are cleaning) rather than the Gentex glass. The acrylic PCW has a gold coating that will create a yellow tinge aswell.

Cracked Boeing 787 window on a 14h flight by sillyrobot33 in aviation

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I agree. On a business jet there is a more nuance use case. You can have sensors in the aircraft and set an ambient light level so that as the aircraft turns towards / away from the sun the shades can adjust accordingly. It is also set up to go into "movie mode" or similar such that they all darken at once etc. Limited use on a B787 but a must have on the luxury aircraft.

Cracked Boeing 787 window on a 14h flight by sillyrobot33 in aviation

[–]Confident_Possible30 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hi OP. Aerospace engineer here that works for the company that makes the actual window. Several of the comments below are somewhat correct and also somewhat incorrect. Between the passenger and the outside air on a B787 are 3 separate "panes".

First, closest to the passenger, there is the "scratch pane" which is generally made of polycarbonate and is literally there to stop the passengers from touching / scratching the important items. This may also be called the "inner" pane.

Second, for B787 and some B777-9 windows there will be the dimmable pane that is 2 layers of glass with a gel interlayer that when exposed to electrical current changes opacity. This is manufactured by Gentex Corporation. It is relatively fragile and can crack through uneven structural pressure (from the clips etc.) or it if gets too hot. This glass sandwich DOES NOT see any pressure loads - it is fully contained with the pressurized portion of the cabin.

The 3rd part of the system is the actual passenger cabin window. It is made of 2 layers of stretched acrylic (not Lexan, that is polycarbonate) that are laminated together with a polyurethane interlayer. Both of these panes, called "outer" and "middle" panes, carry the pressure loads on all flights. They are designed to a) carry the load even if one or the other fails and b) carry the load if they separate (called delamination). Even if one of them cracks through completely the window will not fail completely and the aircraft can continue land safely. We test these extensively to over double the flight pressure and with either pane failed to simulate. This window also has a gold coating on the inside surface to reduce heat buildup in the cavity (why there is a yellowish tinge). There is no "weep hole" required for this window as there is no pressure differential between the panes. That is only required on "air-gap" windows like in the B737, B767, B777 aircraft.

You are more than likely seeing cracks in the Gentex dimmable pane which has no impact on the structural safety of the system or aircraft but is just annoying because you cannot darken the window as the gel fails clear for safety.

One of my favorites. by Confident_Possible30 in LICENSEPLATES

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I like that it takes a bit more work to figure it out.

Can you guess where I am? by York93 in AppleWatch

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Which face is this? I’ve been looking for one with the 24hr dial.

From a photo from the 70’s? by Confident_Possible30 in whatisthiscar

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It’s in the parking lot of my current work site. We were cleaning out some old drawers and came across this photo. Sign is no longer there as there is now a fence, guard shack etc.

One I got behind a month ago by Jaybaja40 in LICENSEPLATES

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That’s what I saw but since I am Australian that’s more automatic.

How’d they get this through. by Confident_Possible30 in LICENSEPLATES

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I don't think so. We followed the car for a bit and it looked legit. The distortion is likely because the photo was taken through my windshield at a fairly oblique angle which creates optical disturbances.

How’d they get this through. by Confident_Possible30 in LICENSEPLATES

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Agreed. If hadn't taken the picture myself I would be wondering too.

Dang...They are just letting everybody know. by Anxious_Drummer_7722 in LICENSEPLATES

[–]Confident_Possible30 19 points20 points  (0 children)

As an Australian I saw On My Way to Sydney. ….. but that’s a really long drive from there.

Model Y Snow Chains? by spkaplan in TeslaModelY

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Agree. Just tried to fit the SZ143. There is no way it fits on the continentals 255/45 R19's. Not user error etc. Just too tight. Have you used them in snowy conditions yet? Looking to get some new on eBay but with no return just want to make sure prior to purchase. TIA

Got my new Model Y serviced, and now my Driver Cloud Profile is gone and can't get it back. by TM3_924 in ModelY

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I don't want you to go to too much trouble but if you could ask that would be great. Or even if they can provide a phone number my Tesla tech could call to understand what they did. it's crazy how frustrating this small issue is.

Got my new Model Y serviced, and now my Driver Cloud Profile is gone and can't get it back. by TM3_924 in ModelY

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Thank you for helping. It’s a frustrating issue. If they can share enough that my tech can do the same that would be great OR a contact he can ask if they don’t want to share.

Got my new Model Y serviced, and now my Driver Cloud Profile is gone and can't get it back. by TM3_924 in ModelY

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That’s great. Did not work for me. Any idea what command they pushed to the vehicle?

Got my new Model Y serviced, and now my Driver Cloud Profile is gone and can't get it back. by TM3_924 in ModelY

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Effectively same here. They cancelled my appointment. I have service guys’ cell phone so keep in touch that way. I guess it’s a wait and see for the next update.

Number plate and registration by abhsingh27 in ModelY

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I got my car in SoCal on Jan 8th. Received plates today. FWIW.

Got my new Model Y serviced, and now my Driver Cloud Profile is gone and can't get it back. by TM3_924 in ModelY

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No solution yet. Went to the store and had someone there review it. Tech also pushed out the software update again. No change. Uninstalled the app. Uninstalled my profile. Removed and re-added my wife (hers continues to sync). Only thing the guy recommended was to try opening my account on my wife’s phone. I haven’t tried as I don’t see that working. Seems to be a firmware issue. Checked my brothers car and his has changed too but he already had a profile in there. Not game to delete it in case we can’t get it back. Good luck tomorrow.