FED:Qantas carries out more engine checks

AAP General News (Australia)
12-02-2010
FED:Qantas carries out more engine checks

Qantas is conducting further inspections of its troubled A380 engines .. while officials
identify the possible cause of the mid-air engine explosion over Indonesia.

The Australian Transport and Safety Bureau (ATSB) has today alerted all airlines and
safety authorities of a potential manufacturing defect in the Rolls-Royce Trent 900 engines
.. and recommended a further round of inspections.

Qantas says it'll conduct the checks at its Sydney base today on its two A380s that
were returned to service last weekend .. but its remaining A380s remain grounded after
the November 4 mid-air engine explosion.

Qantas says there is no immediate risk to flight safety .. or an effect on international
flights .. but contingencies are in place.

The ATSB will release its preliminary report into the engine explosion tomorrow.

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