Which AIRLINE JET has the better BLEED SYSTEM? Explained by Captain Joe and Raja

In this video, I team up with my friend Raja, we take a deep dive into the critical role of the bleed air system in two iconic aircraft: the Boeing 747-400 and the Airbus A320. Join me as I break down the key components and unique features of each aircraft's bleed system, exploring how they manage pressurization, cabin temperature, and more. From the intricate workings of compressors to specific safety considerations, we’ll analyze what makes each bleed air system distinct and how they contribute to the aircraft’s overall performance and safety. Whether you’re a student pilot, aviation enthusiast, or seasoned professional, this video provides valuable insights into the vital but often overlooked bleed air systems in modern airliners.

Key Takeaways:

Overview of bleed air system functionality and importance
Component breakdown and system differences between Boeing and Airbus
Operational considerations and safety features
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Your "Captain" Joe

Big thank you to these great content creators for helping out and making this video possible:

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00:00 Introduction
00:49 Bleed Sources
02:22 Where do you get bleed air?
02:48 What are the PACKS?
03:11 Boeing 747 bleed consumers
03:59 Airbus A320 ECAM Bleed page
04:58 Boeing 747 Bleed Control Panel
06:22 Boeing 747 Bleed Non-Normals
07:34 Boeing 747 ECS synoptic
07:58 Airbus PACK automation
08:35 Boeing 747 Pack Controllers
09:30 Key message about bleed air
11:02 Outro

[SamuelTaylorAckroyd]

Thanks again Joe for reaching out to me to use my footage! Happy to help you out any time at all!

[ProPilotKo]

Hahahahah, love the included blooper at 05:15 😂😂

[Cars-N-Jets]

Man Joe is uploading a lot and I love it!

[bagoistvan]

8:09 ...😁...I could listen to Raja' s explanations about the computers on the Airbus all day long ...😁💐💐💐✈️👍

[philipguacci]

Such a great information series. Pilots really need to know their aircraft. Most passengers board their plane, and will never think about how this feat of engineering, and Pilot experience, gets us all safely to our holiday or business meetings. Thank you both, and your companies for allowing you to teach us. We appreciate you.❤

[Bazzawombat]

When I worked on the B744, and all other aircraft with outflow valves, prior to the smoking ban, my maintenance crew would change at least 1 outflow valves a month (there are 2 on the 747). They were filthy and gummed up with nicotine and you smelled like a chain smoker. Post smoking bans, that went down to about 1 outflow valve every 18 months. These outflow valves were always our first point of troubleshooting pack problems.

[joelOtafayo-ek]

I'm a kid 11yrs but when I grow I wanna be a pilot
I wanted to be a pilot since I was 6 yrs

[B-OO]

Excellent interaction and explanation!! Thx a lot to both of you! 👍😎

[Dirk-van-den-Berg]

Dear Joe, you were my first aviationsource to learn from, and although I transferred to other sources, I still value you and your increasingly more rare videos.

[richardc]

Probably the best video I've seen on a bleed air tutorial. Could you perhaps do an in depth one on the PACS?

[capcodali]

Good video! Make a video on the electrical systems or the autopilot systems

[sanjoybose]

Thanks for this video.
Please do a video on the comparison of the Navigation Systems of these aircrafts.

[danielaramburo]

Nice to see how you have multiple philosophies on how to a tin tube fly.

[manowaari]

You should do video also compare B787 and A350 bleed systems comapred to "older" planes.

[jackolanternita]

Thanks to both of you for a fantastic video and source of information

[sebinamuwanga]

Thanks to both of you. Kindly explain the difference in the engine start sequence and philosophy between the A320 and B747.

[bobl]

Joe, saw a Cargolux 747 in Hong Kong last week. As a matter of fact, I saw close to a dozen 747s there... brings back memories.

[alschmidt]

I like these videos; great info for the nerds who like learnibg how the functions on a plane work....

[PBandJ]

Great video! Entertaining and informative. You both work well together!

[LuxPlanes]

i recognize some of these clips like at 3:31 :) good times! very nice video, would be cool if it you cover the hydraulic, electrical and fuel systems in the future too :)