Evening everyone, first post here, so please go easy. I'm largely an SLF but have previously worked for a large company that makes flying things, still occasionally consult for them, and have been a long-time and very enthusiastic reader. Registered mainly to post the following that some will hopefully find interesting and relevant:
Am reliably informed by someone with first-hand knowledge that, as of late last week at least, the GP7200 from F-HPJE was still under a tarpaulin in the car park at GEAES Nantgarw awaiting inspection.
Friend also mentioned that (at least) significant parts of the fan had been recovered (more than was seen in the photos earlier in the thread) but had not been sent to Wales with the rest of the unit, going elsewhere for inspection. Also that the lack of urgency in examining the core is partially explained by the failure mode already being relatively well understood - and that there was no risk to other engines in the fleet. Hearing him say that led me to draw certain conclusions but hopefully those of you with the experience will be in a position to comment on what it may or may not imply.
He suggested part of the delay in stripping it was due to the damaged fan hub requiring specialised tooling to be constructed to secure the shaft - and also that there had been very 'vigorous' discussion between the BEA, FAA, TSB and AIB Denmark over who should lead the investigation.
Hardly headline news there, but felt some of you might find the relative lack of urgency in stripping it either surprising or indicative.