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Old 30th Sep 2006, 14:54
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Any penetration of the engine casings would result in very hot air escaping into the nacelle, which will cause an engine fire warning.

In the absence of a fire warning, and no other indication of systems distress, there is no emergency - it's a simple OEI.
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