Boeing 747-400, 9M-MPL
Report name:
Boeing 747-400, 9M-MPL
Boeing 747-400, 9M-MPL
Registration:
9M-MPL
9M-MPL
Type:
Boeing 747-400
Boeing 747-400
Location:
Over the Thames Estuary, England
Over the Thames Estuary, England
Date of occurrence:
18 May 2006
18 May 2006
Category:
Public transport - Fixed Wing
Public transport - Fixed Wing
Summary:
A passenger saw what appeared to be small flames coming from between the No 1 engine exhaust shroud and its pylon; the flight crew were informed. The engine indications were normal; nevertheless, the commander decided to shut the engine down. The ‘flames’ continued until the aircraft was slowed for an approach. The aircraft landed uneventfully. Investigation revealed that a rubber seal had torn, and that when agitated by the air flow it gave the appearance of flames. There had been eleven previous events reported on similar aircraft. The aircraft manufacturer has identified an alternative seal and recommended that operators inspect the affected area on a periodic basis and replace damaged seals.
A passenger saw what appeared to be small flames coming from between the No 1 engine exhaust shroud and its pylon; the flight crew were informed. The engine indications were normal; nevertheless, the commander decided to shut the engine down. The ‘flames’ continued until the aircraft was slowed for an approach. The aircraft landed uneventfully. Investigation revealed that a rubber seal had torn, and that when agitated by the air flow it gave the appearance of flames. There had been eleven previous events reported on similar aircraft. The aircraft manufacturer has identified an alternative seal and recommended that operators inspect the affected area on a periodic basis and replace damaged seals.
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