Re: 43009
- From: jonporter1052@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: 31 Jan 2006 14:04:23 -0800
Cod Roe wrote:
> According to the rumors at wnxx.com forums 43009 is having MTU
> difficulties. The following was posted, which if true is a great shame:
>
> 43009 is currently on a low loader heading for Brush. Sources suggest
> that the engine has been showing significant signs of elements in the
> oil that should not be there and it was on the verge of suffering
> catastrophic failure.
>
> It's expected FGW will spin an official line that it was due to come out
> after 6 months for evaluation anyway.
>
> This may well be connected to the hasty return to service of 43029 at Laira.
I just love rumours like this, 43029 was ordered back into service
weeks ago, I was at the meeting where Angel's specs for 029 were
outlined. 009, I don't know anything about MTU problems, I do know
there was another problem on it, electrical not engine related.
.
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