TDA writes history:
TDA is thrilled to announce a project of historic value: Our very first Boeing 777 for teardown. MSN29004 (LN:138) a Boeing 777-200ER. The aircraft got delivered to Airfrance in 1998 and has flown with the airline ever since. The aircraft went out of service last spring and is currently stored in Teruel, Spain for disassembly.
In full progress
The teardown is performed by TARMAC Aerosave in Teruel, Spain. The disassembly of 29004 is in full progress. A large selection of the high demanded avionics and other rotables will be distributed to TDA’s repair network of preferred repair shops and OEMs. All this material will be recertified in SV or OH condition and will be available for shipment from our warehouses around the world.
Some interesting components to mention are the brakes with more than 80% pin-length remaining on average. The radome is also in excellent condition due to recent installation and repairs. All escape slides (8 units) are still available and contain fairly new DOM’s. The landing gear is also rich in green-time.
All flight controls are still installed on wing. The flight controls will be available until the end of the teardown project which is scheduled to be completed by the end of November.
Parts enquiry and special requirements
Since we are mid teardown, it’s currently possible to place requests for special parts such as cut off cockpits (for flight simulation purposes), complete fuselages (suitable for training and educational purposes), and more. All components harvested from this aircraft will be tagged as soon as possible for end-use purposes.