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Old 17th Apr 2018, 18:38
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Jojobray
 
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Shaft bow

I recall having to motor 2 engines at a time (only 2 hands!) during turnarounds, to cool the engines below 100C EGT, to prevent shaft bow on subsequent start up. Was a requirement to prolong engine life if I recall.
Also remember pulling multiple CBs in the cruise coming eastbound during the night, showing new FEs the tandem bleed system in action, in case they were ever needed to do a test in anger. Had no clue at time of how risky this regular practice was, risking a major engine malfunction if the bleeds went wrong!!
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