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Old 9th Nov 2010, 07:43
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DERG
 
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Wink Trent 972

This engine is only used on the Qantas machines. So over the four units an extra 8,000lbs of thrust is available. Reason: 15 hr flight to Melbourne at max weights.

Would suggest a harmonic vibration has stress fractured the oil lines. This takes us back to 1950s failures. Just why this could not be modelled is a mystery.
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