787 Engine Issue - Starts Grass Fire
Jul 29, 2012 | 12:09 pm
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787 Engine Issue - Starts Grass Fire
I wonder if this will affect the delivery times...
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/htm..._boeing29.html
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/htm..._boeing29.html
Jul 29, 2012 | 1:39 pm
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probably not, sounds like they shelled out an engine, hence the metal debris. probably picked up a hunk of crap off the taxiway and fodded it, then the hot metal and sparks blew out onto the ground and lit the grass. but thats just a guess, from an aircraft mechanic.
Jul 30, 2012 | 5:36 am
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Folks around the area are calling it an "uncontained failure" of the engine, not a FOD incident.
An unconatined failure could/would have a very profound impact on production....at least for the GE-powered 787s.
An unconatined failure could/would have a very profound impact on production....at least for the GE-powered 787s.