QF 744 @ BKK: ATSB Prelim report

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19th Feb 2008, 06:06

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QF 744 @ BKK: ATSB Prelim report

http://www.atsb.gov.au/publications/...200800003.aspx

"Not as serious as first reported".

19th Feb 2008, 07:21

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So much for rumours and speculations then. At least we don't need a 'total electrical failure checklist' -yet! Still, I'll bet the first few Singhas tasted good!

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Usual case of self aggrandisements and heroics dished out in bars and crew rooms.

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At least we don't need a 'total electrical failure checklist' -yet!

I wouldn't bet too much on that!

The status of AC bus 4 appeared normal.
The flight crew reported main battery and auxiliary power unit (APU) battery discharge messages on the EICAS, indicating that some systems were being powered by batteries.