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Перевод можеть быть предоставлен Google TranslateA350 engine shutdown incidents linked to cockpit drink spills
By David Kaminski-Morrow29 January 2020
Airbus and Rolls-Royce are investigating two incidents in which A350s experienced uncommanded in-flight engine shutdown after drinks were spilled on controls situated on the cockpit centre pedestal.
FlightGlobal understands that the airframer is to discuss the matter with operators on 30 January, and will issue a transmission on recommended practices for handling beverages on the flightdeck.
One of the incidents involved a Delta Air Lines A350-900 en route to Seoul on 21 January, which diverted to Fairbanks after its right-hand Rolls-Royce Trent XWB engine shut down, while a similar event occurred to another carrier in November last year.
Some 15min before the Delta shutdown, FlightGlobal has learned, a drink was spilled on the centre pedestal between the two pilot seats, primarily on the integrated control panel for engine-start and electronic centralised aircraft monitor functions (above).
The right-hand engine shut down and the crew attempted a restart, which was unsuccessful, and the crew chose to divert, subsequently landing safely in Alaska.
Flight-recorder analysis showed the electronic engine control had commanded closure of a high-pressure shut-off valve after inconsistent output from the integrated control panel.
The previous incident, on 9 November 2019, occurred about 1h after tea was spilled on the centre pedestal, FlightGlobal understands.
This also involved the in-flight shutdown of the right-hand Trent XWB engine, and while restart was attempted the powerplant would not remain operational for any length of time.
The aircraft diverted, landing safely, and the engines could be restarted once the twinjet was on the ground. Flight-recorder analysis indicated a high-pressure shut-off valve closure command.
While the identity of this carrier has not been specified, one of South Korean carrier Asiana’s A350-900s, operating between Seoul and Singapore, diverted to Manila on 9 November last year.
In both incidents the aircraft underwent replacement of systems including the integrated control panel and electronic engine control. Relevant components from both aircraft have undergone examination.
Airbus is probing the events in co-operation with suppliers Rolls-Royce and Leonardo. A350 operators have been advised that both incidents involved “liquid spillage” on the centre pedestal but the root causes of the in-flight shutdowns are still under investigation.
UK investigators probed an incident last February during which a Thomas Cook Airlines Airbus A330-200 was forced to divert to Shannon after a coffee spillage in the cockpit led to significant radio communication problems.
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Перевод может быть предоставлен Google TranslateFrench probe low-speed incident during A350 go-around
By David Kaminski-Morrow
21 February 2020
French investigators are probing an incident involving a French Bee Airbus A350-900 during a go-around at Paris Orly.
The twinjet (F-HREV) had been conducting its approach to runway 25 on 4 February, following a service from San Francisco.
French investigation authority BEA states that the approach was aborted owing to windshear.
But during the missed approach procedure, it says, “deviations” were observed in both heading and altitude.
BEA adds that a low-speed alarm was triggered.
“The crew carried out a new approach and landed without further incident,” says the authority.
It has yet to elaborate on the contributing circumstances to the incident.
Cirium fleets data lists F-HREV as being leased from AerCap. The Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-powered aircraft was delivered to the airline, part of Groupe Debreuil, in March 2018.
Перевод может быть предоставлен Google TranslateThai A350 descended below 670ft while still far from Frankfurt runway
By David Kaminski-Morrow29 March 2020
German investigators have detailed an approach incident in which a Thai Airways Airbus A350-900 descended to less than 670ft above ground while still nearly 6.5nm (12km) from touchdown at Frankfurt Main.
The aircraft (HS-THF) had been inbound from Phuket, at night but in good visibility, on 1 January.
While descending through 7,300ft, the crew was instructed to increase the descent rate. Approach control subsequently clearing the flight to 3,000ft and then to a heading of 040°, at 170kt (315km/h) or faster, to conduct the ILS approach to runway 07R.
German investigation authority BFU states that the crew started extending flaps at 6,000ft and lowered the landing-gear at 5,100ft.
At this point the A350’s rate of descent was around 2,000ft/min, and the rate of descent “increased continuously” as the twinjet reached the 07R base leg and descended through 4,000ft. Flight-data recorder information indicates the descent rates reached 3,500ft/min.
An automatic 2,500ft altitude announcement sounded and the autopilot was disengaged at this point.
BFU indicates that, some 20s later, the cockpit-voice recorder picked up two ‘sink rate’ alerts and then an automated 1,000ft call-out and a glideslope warning.
The first officer, who was flying, ordered a go-around and the captain transmitted this decision to Frankfurt tower – the first radio contact the crew had made with tower controllers.
BFU says the aircraft had descended to 936ft altitude, the equivalent of 668ft above ground, while still 6.43nm from the runway threshold.
This is far below the 2,100ft above ground normally expected at this distance for an aircraft following a typical 3° glideslope.
BFU says the A350 subsequently carried out a second ILS approach to 07R. As it crossed the same minimum-height point of the previous approach, 6.43nm from the runway, the aircraft was at 2,238ft.
It touched down without further event about 14min after commencing the go-around.
The first officer had 1,500h on A350s out of 4,000h total, says the inquiry, while the captain had 8,000h total with 400h on type. Two additional pilots had been in the cockpit at the time of the incident.
Investigators have yet to publish conclusions on the circumstances of the incident.
Перевод может быть предоставлен Google TranslateAirbus develops anti-spill cover to protect A350 centre pedestal
By David Kaminski-Morrow22 April 2020
Airbus has developed a removable cover for A350 integrated control panels, designed to protect vital systems from inadvertent liquid spills in the cockpit, after two incidents which preceded uncommanded engine shutdown.
The cover – which protects engine master levers, thumbwheels and rotary knobs – needs to be removed during critical flight phases, including take-off, approach and landing.
But outside of these, such as during the cruise, the cover must be fitted, according to a directive from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency.
Spillage of beverages on the centre pedestal control panel, in the cockpits of a Delta Air Lines A350 in January and an Asiana A350 last November, each preceded engine shutdown and diversion.
Airbus introduced a temporary revision to the aircraft flight manual which defined a ‘liquid prohibited’ zone in the cockpit.
But the airframer has since developed the removable cover which EASA is instructing A350 operators to fit within 28 days.
The directive also includes instructions for use of the cover as well as master minimum equipment list considerations for operating the aircraft if the cover is damaged or missing.
EASA states that the directive remains an interim measure and could still be followed by further regulatory action on the issue.
защиты от дурака в кокпите выходят на новый уровеньAirbus develops anti-spill cover to protect A350 centre pedestal