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Old 21st October 2006 | 16:15
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From: 58-33N. 00-18W. Peterborough UK
Originally Posted by Clarence Oveur
It also seems from your pictures that the holes are in the intake. ie. forward of the fan section. It is possibly damage from a foreign object. Perhaps linked to the GA?
Forward of the fan it may be, but only a departed blade would cause this type of damage. Given that it shouldn't happen, blade containment and all that - I can see this one going for some time!

Fan relative to nacelle - ( engine's running)


Last edited by forget; 21st October 2006 at 17:49. Reason: Added pic
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