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Old 2nd October 2002 | 09:26
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Genghis
 
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Just because the engine is operating on the flying test bed doesn't mean it is certified . The FTB is part of the certification process so that doesn't necessarily imply it has passed its bird-strike tests. However, the 5.5lb test is a new one and is possibly not yet required for certification?
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