Originally Posted by Pilot Pete
Everything we do in our SOPs is based on a risk assessment, and an evaluation of what is acceptable risk. Do you have data to support your theory that shutting engines down carries an unacceptable increase in engine fire risk?
If you read my entire post, you'd find that I provided the information that I did, then at the end directly answered the original question.
Our SOPs does not support engine start-up or shut-down away from a parking stand or gate, as my companies Safety Department considers it a risk.
Why not? I can only assume that some airlines have higher safety standards than others. Are you going to tell me that this is a bad thing?