Hong Kong probe reveals Cathay Airbus engine failure due to ruptured fuel hose

Hong Kong probe reveals Cathay Airbus engine failure due to ruptured fuel hose

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-A probe by Hong Kong's aviation accident investigation agency revealed Cathay Pacific's Airbus A350 engine failed in-flight due to a ruptured fuel hose which also showed signs of a fire, the agency's report stated on Thursday. "This serious incident illustrates the potential for fuel leaks through the ruptured secondary fuel manifold hose, which could result in engine fires," the report stated. Cathay Pacific began inspecting all its Airbus A350 jets after the incident.

It was the first component of its type to suffer such a failure on any A350 aircraft worldwide, Cathay said at the time. We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here.



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