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Old 22nd Jan 2008, 02:06
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I've been told- that much condensation was found to be in the E&E compartment...
Would that be seconds after the a/c came to a halt or an hour later after all the good work by the fire crews? Ten hours later? After the local rain?

Serious questions (I hope) from a pax.
1) Based on a standard approach that follows expectations: from the moment that the engines where required to spool up for touch down - How much time elapses? So, for this crew, from the moment that they knew something was wrong, to hitting the deck - How many seconds?

2) Many have commented on the physical strength of the Triple and that this was a factor in ensuring no loss of life and that the hull could be picked up in one piece. Will the Dreamliner be made in the same way? Or are they moving more towards plastics and composites?
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