Captain Vincent Raditya addresses concerns about flying old planes, specifically in relation to the Sriwijaya Air SJ-182 incident. He emphasizes that age is not a determining factor in a plane's safety, as long as it is well-maintained. According to government regulations, there is no age limit for planes, but rather a limit on flight hours and cycles. He explains that planes go through regular checks (A, B, C, and D checks) every 500 flight hours, 6 months, 4,000-6,000 flight hours, or 2-3 years. Captain Raditya stresses that he would fly an old plane as long as it is well-maintained and safe. He also reminds viewers that accidents can happen regardless of the plane's age or the captain's experience, but that aviation is still a safe mode of transportation.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. Planes are considered old when they have more than 50,000 flight hours.
2. There is no limitation on stopping the operation of old planes.
3. A plane can still be used even if it's from 1930 or 1940, as long as it's well-maintained.
4. The cost of repairing an old plane increases as it operates longer.
5. The engine hot section needs to be replaced every 20,000 flight hours.
6. The core section needs to be replaced every 25,000 flight hours.
7. Airlines will replace an old plane when the maintenance costs exceed their capability to maintain it.
8. A plane is declared as "stop service" when the maintenance costs exceed the airline's capability to maintain it.
9. Newer planes are more efficient, but it doesn't mean they won't crash.
10. Sriwijaya Air has a track record of using planes starting from the 737 Classic and has had no crashes for a long time.
11. Age cannot be a determinant of a bad plane.
12. Planes have a maintenance program to ensure they are safe for flight.
13. The maintenance program includes A Check, B Check, C Check, and D Check.
14. A Check must be done every 500 flight hours.
15. B Check must be done every 6 months.
16. C Check must be done every 4,000 to 6,000 flight hours or 2 to 3 years.
17. According to Government Regulations, the age limit for an airplane registered and operated in Indonesia is 20 years for transport category and 25 years for non-transport category.
18. Cargo airplanes have no age limit but follow the manufacturer's limitations.
19. Helicopters have a maximum age of 25 years.
20. Airplanes can still fly as long as they are well-maintained, regardless of their age.