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Old 6th Jan 2006, 23:05
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Snoop Re: AF 777

Word has it that the engine failure was the result of a composite fan blade failing....
Stage 1 of the HP compressor had a blade failure I 'm led to believe, the engine has just reached GE Wales O/H facility, so it will soon be known for certain after teardown.
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