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Old 18th Feb 2008, 23:56
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Four pages of speculation based on an interim report of a basically intact a/c has produced suggested
1. Fuel contamination - culpable
2. FOD blockage of tank outlet - culpable
3. Loss of sealant plasticity due to abnormal low temp (as per Challenger O rings?) which may allow air to be sucked into the fuel flow - not predicted
May explain fuel leak on landing but more likely due to heavy landing
4. Cavitation damage to fuel pump insufficient to impair pump performance, suggesting recent damage - symptom not cause
5. Loss of thrust from both engines at ~200' -SOD's law

Would not partial blockage at tank outlets cause low pressure downstream causing a dose of the 'bends' in the fuel system or draw air in via any sealant crack, thus causing cavitation?

It appears that all pilots, both human & auto, remained fully functional

I await the final report with interest
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