A40-LB is a classic example of what's happening around maintenance:
SEC1 was faulty for a while, the MEL operational procedure requires the use of TOGA thrust for every takeoff, i.e: EGT redlining every time.
Until....
LB experiences an engine failure with damage coming from JED.
How much does it cost a SEC?
How much does it cost an engine?
This is a classic example of how crippled our maintenance is and since nobody hears from Engine failures, cheers for the GF flight safety culture.
Anybody knows what happend over Iraq? The RA that stopped GF flying those routes?
It does not mean that it's legal that it's safe...
