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Forum: Tech Log

12th Nov 2010, 00:06

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A380 engine failure - Qantas

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Posted By Bizman

Volcanic Dust

Extremely unlikely.

If any volcanic dust were present there would glazed pellets in the combustion areas, and pitting of compressor blades. None of this has been reported.

Besides LH has not...

Forum: Tech Log

9th Nov 2010, 10:22

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A380 engine failure - Qantas

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Posted By Bizman

Why is QF still grounded while LH & SQ are flying?

Derg:

"This engine is only used on the Qantas machines. So over the four units an extra 8,000lbs of thrust is available. Reason: 15 hr flight to Melbourne at max weights."

I get that, but...

Forum: Tech Log

7th Nov 2010, 22:17

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A380 engine failure - Qantas

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Posted By Bizman

Why is QF still grounded while LH & SQ are flying?

Without bashing any airline, can anyone knowledgeable comment on why SQ was at first reluctant to do any checks on their fleet of 11 A380, then at RR's recommendation, inspected the fleet but were...

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