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21st Sep 2013, 12:16

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Chu Chu

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If an engine did run away because the reverser was pushing leaked fuel into it, would deselecting the reverser stop the cycle? I guess even a short lived runaway wouldn't be a good thing, but the possible compressor stall sounds even scarier.

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