Quantas A-380s grounded after engine explosion

Skybird · 11-09-10, 07:42 AM

Correct, both the first German news headline and my referring to it was misleading. They initially said the other 3 engines (on the same jet) had oil leaks as well, and I then quoted that as saying "all other engines" had problems, as if the whole fleet were effected, where I meant all engines on that plane. No damage done, but "Sorry!" for the confusion nevertheless.

The 3 leaks were found when checking all 24 engines they have on their 6 A380s. Which makes 4 out of 24 being "non-normal".

Also, the RR engine is not all the same for different carriers, even this one engine type has small variations in design. That'S why other RR-operating carriers say they do not plan to ground their A380s.

If there would be a basic problem with the RR design, it would be good that there is the altenrative by General Electrics and Pratt&Whittney. 60% of carriers, they said, have choosen the American engine so far, 40% the British engine.

11-09-10, 07:42 AM	#22
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,662 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Correct, both the first German news headline and my referring to it was misleading. They initially said the other 3 engines (on the same jet) had oil leaks as well, and I then quoted that as saying "all other engines" had problems, as if the whole fleet were effected, where I meant all engines on that plane. No damage done, but "Sorry!" for the confusion nevertheless. The 3 leaks were found when checking all 24 engines they have on their 6 A380s. Which makes 4 out of 24 being "non-normal". Also, the RR engine is not all the same for different carriers, even this one engine type has small variations in design. That'S why other RR-operating carriers say they do not plan to ground their A380s. If there would be a basic problem with the RR design, it would be good that there is the altenrative by General Electrics and Pratt&Whittney. 60% of carriers, they said, have choosen the American engine so far, 40% the British engine. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.