<even if you are not sure, shut it down and pull the *!^%#@* handle>
Hmm, I wonder.
Scenario to consider.
On departure JED (bound for JFK) a B747SP developed high vibs from engine #2 at 400agl. Captain retarded the throttle, vibs reduced. When the throttle was once again advanced (bad idea), vibs returned (bigtime) and the engine came apart, pieces of which entered the intake of number one engine.
The number one fire pull handle illuminated (along with the fire bell), bell was silenced, and climb continued, with engine #1 still producing full rated thrust. RR engines, so would expect nothing less.
The Flight Engineer, not being content with the situation, without saying a word, reached up and pulled the number one fire pull handle.
The aircraft was now at 900agl, on two engines, at heavy weight.
Superb flying by the Commander (PF) prevented a disaster.
APU was started, fuel dumping was commenced immediately, and the aircraft returned for an overweight landing, pronto.
Sometimes, engine shut down too soon is a very bad idea.
Last edited by 411A; 2nd August 2003 at 12:14.