Date: 21 Mar 97 02:43:25
From: D Snow <dougie@mama.indstate.edu>
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On 20 Mar 1997, Karl Swartz wrote:
>
> Compare this to the PW4084 -- in the first few weeks of service with
> United, at least one entire engine was replaced. Might have been two
> but I can't remember for sure.
>
I have a copy of the UA B777 Publication "Straight Scoop" from DENTK,
their training center, issue 96-2.
Article "How Are The New Engines?"
Q7: Have we had any in-flight shutdowns?
No in-flight shutdowns, but we had one diversion into Montreal (FRA-ORD)
due to gradual engine oil loss. Both engines were running at shutdown
(significant). The cause was a cracked oil pump housing due to vibration
and stress. A nearby oil tube is also now frequently inspected. Both
items are being redesigned, and closely watched, and are expected to be
retrofitted on-wing. The identical oil-pump has flown millions of hours
on the B767-300 without problem.
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