Bet that sandtrap did both CFMs the world of good. Having worked with Mr Boeing for several years, I'd have thought NDT inspections/retractions on the NLG would be required before routing back to Blighty -even if it were a gear down ferry flight. Seem to recall AMM calls for all wheels/brakes off for cleaning/replacement if any debris found in bearings/brake components for an off-runway excursion.. Just seems an awfully quick a/c recovery from Eastern Europe to UK. Anyone shed any light?
It doesn't take long to do everything that you described above if in fact all of that was necessary.
Whatever peoples opinions of Ryanair they seem to at least take a sensible and thorough approach to their maintenance.
