Does anyone have a definitive answer as to whether a GE (or RR, or whoever) engine control will command an autonomous engine shutdown.
Yes, I too can imagine circumstances where it might or alternatively why it should not. And no, I don't mean the engine just ceasing to run because of catastrophic failure, and without being commanded to do so by the controller(s).
But will it?
I can think of several circumstances where it might be a good idea to let the controllers expeditiously command a power / speed reduction. I can even imagine circumstances where, if such a power reduction didn't bring the initiating problem back within tolerable limits it would then be a really good idea to shut the engine down in a hurry rather than risk a disastrous outcome.
But, do any of the major engine manufacturers actually let the system make that decision. And if so, what exactly are those circumstances.