Tristan the BoI stated that problems with the fuel coupling increased fourfold. The crew made a point of noting that this was the first AAR sortie since the coupling had been changed. There is nothing new here. Last I checked the reason for the fuel spraying was not known. I don't know your background but
I have to take your post at face value.
What is more interesting is the response from the crew. In an aircraft that is supposed to be safe, in a bomb bay that has supposedly had all forms of ignition removed, the crew elected to Mayday to Kandahar. I learned the other day that the airfield at Kandahar can be too short in certain conditions.
Ballsy decision making, and I have total respect for the Captain.
However, I have no confidence that this aircraft is as safe as CAS assures us.
Edited for GF.
Last edited by nigegilb; 7th Dec 2007 at 22:04.