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From FCOMs dated MAY 2024:
  • PW1000G: If, during the engine start, the ground crew reports a leak from the engine, abort the engine start sequence. Maintenance action is due before the flight..
  • CFM: If, during the engine start, the ground crew reports a fuel leak from the engine drain mast, run the engine at idle for 5 min. If the leak disappears during these 5 min, the aircraft can be dispatched without maintenance action. If the leak is still present after 5 min, shut down the engine and request the maintenance personnel to investigate the leakage source. [DU PRO-NOR-SOP-08-00010162.0060001 / 09 NOV 21]
  • IAE: - nil - [DU PRO-NOR-SOP-08-00010162.0056001 / 05 MAY 22]

The IAE "Engine Start" DU from 2012 shows the advisory to consider the 5-minute leak a non-issue. However, it is missing in the 2017 edition I can access. Hope it helps.

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