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Safety regulator said ruptured fuel hose in Rolls-Royce engine caused Cathay Pacific A350-900 incident
September 20th 2024
Hong Kong's Air Accident Investigation Authority (AAIA) said one Rolls-Royce engine powering a Zurich-bound Cathay Pacific Airways A350-900 flight on September 2 had a ruptured fuel hose and also showed signs of a fire. Read More » The AAIA identified the damaged component in the second engine of the Cathay Pacific A350-900, that was forced to turn back to Hong Kong 75 minutes after departure, and also found five additional secondary fuel hoses on the engine type had signs of wear and tear. “This serious incident illustrates the potential for fuel leaks through the ruptured secondary fuel manifold hose, which could result in engine fires,” the report said. The AAIA has recommended the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) ask Rolls-Royce to provide more airworthiness information, including inspection requirements of the secondary fuel manifold hoses of its engines, to ensure their serviceability.
