Airbus A400M crash in Spain :(

[dodgeyhack]

Re: A400M crash in Spain

There is a lot more to this story. I don't see how any 'configuration' error lets them off the hook.

I think the quote included alludes to this:
"There are no structural defects, but we have a serious quality problem in the final assembly."

I take that to mean that there is an obvious risk here and we weren't properly testing for it.

 

[Boris spatsky]

I suppose that if the ECU commanded idle on 3 or more engines simultaneously then you would have a problem.

I have had a number of FADEC issues resulting in temporary loss of power on FADEC controlled turboprops - so it doesn't surprise me really.

 

[Boris spatsky]

Latest press release - 3 engines failed to respond to throttle inputs

http://militaryaircraft-airbusds.co...-operators-as-follow-up-to-AOT-of-19-May.aspx

 

[jb747]

Latest press release - 3 engines failed to respond to throttle inputs

Military Aircraft Airbus DS | Press Center

Interesting release. I don't really understand why you'd pull all three of the duds to flight idle at low level though. One at a time, and with a bit of altitude ....

 

[Boris spatsky]

I never did understand test pilots...