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Old 29th Jan 2009, 03:35
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I would have thought the right engine problems warrented a little further analysis??

And the fuel situation isn't explored much at all. 2 test flights and numerous ground runs would suck a fair % out of 305 litres, you'd need about 300 litres at take off to arrive with FR intact. No mention of fuel quantity prior to refuelling. Even if it had about 130 litres (FR) prior to 305 added, there is still a small margin for error there, and with a level change and weather to contend with, mixtures may have been rich for quite some time in the cruise. I realise there was a fire, but can anyone explain what makes a fire significant, and how they can tell if plenty of fuel was there or it isn't just aircraft components burning?

Maybe an outboard went dry, autopilot holding roll input, pilot disconnect AP, engine surges back online...roll/yaw follows??

Am I being too harsh, or does anyone else expect a little more from a report than simply stating what happened?
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