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Old 2nd Apr 2016, 07:30
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"flame out" in a modern turbofan engine is a highly unlikely occurrence. Flame out only occurs when there is significant instability in the combustion chamber. Modern turbofan engines with digital fuel controls are able to respond quickly enough to changes in mass airflow to prevent flame outs.
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