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Old 1st Sep 2010, 13:39
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FlexibleResponse
 
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bsieker,

You obviously didn't graduate in physics.
Fan blade-off containment is a design requirement that needs to be demonstrated before certification of any engine.

However, I understand that turbine disc failure is impossible to contain due to the extremely high energy involved without crippling weight penalties, so the disc is designed so it can't fail.

A turbine disc failure is a monumental event in airline operations.

So I rather think that bsieker is spot on with his comment...
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