The speaker is at the world's largest A380 facility, where up to 11,838 can be maintained. They are given a behind-the-scenes tour by engineer Omar, who reveals the extensive work done on the aircraft, including the removal of the cockpit panel doors, the inspection of the floor panel, and the maintenance of the electronics bay. The speaker is also shown the lift used to transport items from the main deck to the upper deck.
The speaker is then taken to the upper deck, where they see the stripped-off lavatory and the upper avionics compartment. They are also shown the platform of the first-class seats, which have been taken out for inspection. The speaker is then taken to the tail camera, where they can see the full view of the aircraft.
The speaker is then shown the number four engine, which has been removed for an overall check. They are also shown the air conditioning unit, which has been removed and replaced. The speaker is then shown the gear swing, where the gear is being retracted and extended.
The speaker is then shown the business class, first-class, and economy seats, which have been stripped down for inspection. They are also shown the sidewall panel, where a laminate is bonded onto the sidewall panel. The speaker is then shown the paint hanger, where the aircraft is painted. The speaker is then shown the new cushion covers and the new carpets that are being prepared for installation.
The speaker is then shown the paint process, which includes stripping the aircraft to the bare metal, applying all the primers, top coats, clear coats, and colors, and then detail sanding and masking. The speaker is then shown the new paint on the aircraft, which is described as a great feeling to see.
The speaker is then shown the cost of painting the aircraft, which is 600 liters of paint for a triple seven. The speaker is also shown the cost of painting the aircraft, which is the same whether it is painted white or black.
The speaker concludes by thanking the engineers and technicians for their hard work in aviation.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
- The text is a transcript of a video about the maintenance and painting of Emirates airplanes, especially the A380 and the 777.
- The video features Sam Chui, a famous aviation blogger, and Omar, an engineer at Emirates Engineering.
- The video shows the process of a heavy C check for an A380, which involves stripping off the interior, inspecting and repairing the structure, systems and engines, and reinstalling the seats and carpets.
- The video also shows the paint hangar where a 777 is getting a special livery for the 50th UAE anniversary, and how the paint is applied and cured.
- The video reveals some interesting details about the A380, such as the elevator between the galleys, the avionics compartment under the shower spa, and the tail camera on top of the vertical fin.