FDM
The FDM tape is usually just a cassette that can be changed in seconds, I don't think they would remove the whole box just to read the FDM.
It would be my guess that the aircraft was awaiting parts to fix the problem that had resulted in the aircraft returning.
Oh ! I am assuming that the pax got €5 each for refreshments, that won't go very far in the average airport terminal !
Last edited by A and C; 2nd Jan 2013 at 14:58.