Drink spills trigger A350 powerdowns

摘要

Airbus and Rolls-Royce are investigating two incidents in which A350s experienced un-commanded in-flight engine shutdowns after drinks were spilled on cockpit controls. Flight International understands that the airframer discussed the matter with operators on 30 January, before issuing recommendations on handling beverages on the flightdeck. One case 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 in November last year.