Boeing 757-2K2, G-LSAN, 7 August 2012
Boeing 757-2K2, G-LSAN
Summary:
Approximately three hours of a post-maintenance airtest had elapsed when the flight crew identified a lateral fuel imbalance, which they determined as being caused by a fuel leak from the right engine. The flight crew carried out the 鈥楨ngine Fuel Leak鈥� QRH checklist which resulted in the right engine being shut down, following which the crew made a single-engine diversion and landing at Newcastle Airport, without further incident. The cause of the fuel leak was identified as a damaged O-ring seal in a part of the right engine鈥檚 fuel system that had been recently replaced due to embodiment of a recommended Service Bulletin. The engine manufacturer and maintenance organisation involved are both implementing safety actions intended to prevent a recurrence.
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