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I only took a quick look, and this source doesn't seem fantastic, so perhaps it's wrong, but anyway... here's my source [1]: > Engine failures are defined as c
by ohazi 6y ago
I only took a quick look, and this source doesn't seem fantastic, so perhaps it's wrong, but anyway... here's my source [1]:
> Engine failures are defined as contained or uncontained. When engine debris leaves the engine, it is an uncontained engine failure. There appears to be a tear in the rear of the fuselage possibly from a fan blade strike. If this is the case, UA 328 suffered an uncontained engine failure.
Edit:
Yeah okay, after looking at the video in your link, I agree that it appears contained.
[1] https://www.travelcodex.com/united-flight-328-boeing-777-engine-fan-blade-failure-update/ https://www.travelcodex.com/united-flight-328-boeing-777-eng...
- mjg59 6y agoIt's considered an uncontained failure if debris leaves the engine through a hole that didn't previously exist - if it falls out the back (or manages to bounce off the containment structure and exit the front), that still classifies as contained. Obviously the difference to people on the ground is pretty semantic[1], but the assumption is that a contained failure should have very little chance of putting the aircraft at risk. [1] Well, as long as the failure doesn't result in an entire plane landing on their neighbourhood instead of just a few parts
- water8 6y agoThen why dont the test engines for broken fan blades have the cowling installed?