EdSet100: You state
The IPT then commisioned QQ to conduct the hazard analysis. The report was eventually submitted to the IPT in Sep 07
Does this new hazard analysis negate the complete BAE systems hazard analysis of 2004, and
which IPT approved in Feb 05? Or does it only address the problems in the dry bay area?
I think we have got to remember that the BOI only "suggested" that the fuel source was the blow-off, it could equally have been caused by a leaking coupling (and we have had many of those). They also suggest the probem could have been caused by a small hole in a hot air pipe, which in turn damaged a fuel line. (very much like XV227). It is also worth reading Air Member for Materiel's comments in the BoI report.
Prohibiting use of the SCP removes this ignition source but we must not allow ourselves to be convinced that consideration of other potential sources of ignition can therefore be excluded
Whilst we still have problems with fuel in the bomb bay post AAR, I can not see how we can consider the aircraft safe.
Once again, many thanks for your very informative comments
DV