The engines did not shut down and both engines continued to produce thrust at an engine speed above flight idle, but less than the commanded thrust.
Recorded data indicates that an adequate fuel quantity was on board the aircraft and that the autothrottle and engine control commands were performing as expected prior to, and after, the reduction in thrust
Originally Posted by
Flight Safety
I interpret this statement to mean the autothrottle and EEC output were correct, or as "expected".
I interpret this statement to mean that the autothrottle and engine control commands were performing as expected when responding to false or erroneous information or parameters.
This work includes a detailed analysis and examination of the complete fuel flow path from the aircraft tanks to the engine fuel nozzles.
Originally Posted by
Flight Safety
I interpret this statement to mean that AAIB thinks the problem is a fuel flow problem of some kind.
I interpret this statement to mean that AAIB simply wants to eliminate any doubt as to the integrity of the fuel system.
I guess we can all read between the lines while we wait for the official results of the investigation.