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Old 18th Apr 2010, 13:41
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circuitbreaker13
 
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On the BA incident back in the 80's the engines did restart so I do not believe turbineblades had broken off or melted even in the worst scenario you could imagine.

So I remain that the only possible risk is higher maintenance cost due reduced engine life!!!

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