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Old 4th Nov 2010, 18:05
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Just seen the footage regarding the number 1 engine.

Engine control experts, have you ever seen a water ingestion test for certification? You are better off with a bit of rag to throw in the intake. If the FMV fails the first thing I reach for is the lp valve p/b or fire p/b that is an aircraft system to shut off the source at the tank.

The fire truck is definitely spraying water not foam, I doubt qantas would want a double engine change!

The video is a bit grainy but that engine is below gnd idle. Got to love a bit of speculation, maybe a bit of oppertunity maintenance for a compressor wash.
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