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Not comet but Nimrod,
yes there is a big problem with a fire on one engine spreading to the other. The firewall in between the engines is called RIB 2 and has its own overheat detection for hot gasses.
If you recall the nimrod that ditched in the morray firth a few years ago had an uncontained fire that spread to both engines and burned through the wing. When the wing started warping the skipper decided to ditch. All crew suvived.
It's a while ago but I'm sure we still waited till positive climb before doing anything.
On a side note you couldn't stop the bell till the fire was out without pulling cbs.
very off putting.
[This message has been edited by FE Hoppy (edited 03 May 2001).]