Aero-News: Quote of the Day

ANN's Quote of the Day usually derives from current news, though we reserve the right to pick quotes out of history that have a bearing on the day's events and issues.

Sometimes, you'll find them timely and in keeping with the content of the day's news... and sometimes, they'll just be thought-provoking.

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Aero-News Quote of the Day

• Initial examination of the right engine fire damage found it was primarily contained to the engine's accessory components, thrust reverser skin, and composite honeycomb structure of the inboard and outboard thrust reversers.
• The spar valve, which stops fuel flow to the engine when the fire switch is pulled in the cockpit, was found closed – there was no evidence of a fuel-fed fire.
• Initial examination of the right engine fan revealed the spinner and spinner cap were in place and appeared undamaged.
• All fan blade roots were in place in the fan hub, two blades were fractured.

Source: Just a few of the details released by the NTSB in their latest update following the United Airlines #328 inflight emergency.

FMI: www.ntsb.gov