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Old 10th Sep 2015, 06:56
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If this failure is indeed found to be caused by a crack in one of the combustion cans, a failure as highlighted by the current AD and the need for enhanced inspections, then this is very similar to the MAN 737 incident. That incident became a major tragedy as the application of reverse thrust put more fuel into an already failed engine. The blow torch effect of deflected gasses burnt through the fuselage.
Should consideration be given to the non application of reverse power in a STOP situation where it is obvious the a/c will stop on the paved surface. I suspect the 777 incident burnt at the wing root because of hot deflected gases from the reverse system
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